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Thermal power sector is the largest energy generation sector by volume Current Installed capacity is about 125,000 MW Thermal power sector employes around 1.5 lakhs unskilled workers & 65000 skilled & semi skilled workforce Industrial and commercial demand now about 43-45% of total consumption. Urban household demand about 20-25% of total consumption
75% current consumption by india is generated by thermal plants Currently 25,000 crore rs is invested in indian thermal power sector
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The fuel used is quite cheap. Less initial cost as compared to other generating plants. It can be installed at any place irrespective of the existence of coal. The coal can be transported to the site of the plant by rail or road. It require less space as compared to Hydro power plants. Cost of initial setup is less than that of nuclear power plants.
Emits green house gases. Pollution Depletion of non-renewable resources like coal.
Mitsubishi heavy industries ltd. at gujarat Hitachi at Tamilnadu Alstom at Gujarat Ansaldo caldie Tamilnadu Babcock & Wilcox at Maharashtra Toshiba in Tamilnadu
Government of India policy response is appropriate: Electricity Act, 2003 National Electricity Policy (March 2005) National Tariff Policy (January 2006) Correct focus on: Governance Commercialization Private participation Competition Rural services 100% FDI is allowed in power sector Foreign investment is promoted by govt. in energy sector speedy single window clearance has been set up for land clearances
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Major Contractors / Consultants involved in this sector ADANI power limited Gammon Dunkerly & co. ltd Drashta power consultants Pvt Ltd General mechanical works Pvt Ltd
Thermax limited
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Vindyachal power project operated by NTPC 4360 MW Adani power in mundra gujarat
Anpara thermal power station- Uttar Pradesh
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