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    The thermal power sector is the largest energy generation sector in India, providing around 75% of electricity. It has an installed capacity of 125,000 MW and employs over 1.5 lakh unskilled and 65,000 skilled workers. Thermal power plants use cheap and abundant coal as fuel and have lower initial costs than other sources. However, they emit greenhouse gases and pollutants and deplete non-renewable coal. Major players in the sector include NTPC, IPGCL, HPGCL and foreign companies like Mitsubishi, Hitachi and Alstom. The government aims to increase capacity to 88,000 MW by 2022 through various initiatives.

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    The thermal power sector is the largest energy generation sector in India, providing around 75% of electricity. It has an installed capacity of 125,000 MW and employs over 1.5 lakh unskilled and 65,000 skilled workers. Thermal power plants use cheap and abundant coal as fuel and have lower initial costs than other sources. However, they emit greenhouse gases and pollutants and deplete non-renewable coal. Major players in the sector include NTPC, IPGCL, HPGCL and foreign companies like Mitsubishi, Hitachi and Alstom. The government aims to increase capacity to 88,000 MW by 2022 through various initiatives.

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    Introduction To The Sector

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    The thermal power sector is the largest energy generation sector in India, providing around 75% of electricity. It has an installed capacity of 125,000 MW and employs over 1.5 lakh unskilled and 65,000 skilled workers. Thermal power plants use cheap and abundant coal as fuel and have lower initial costs than other sources. However, they emit greenhouse gases and pollutants and deplete non-renewable coal. Major players in the sector include NTPC, IPGCL, HPGCL and foreign companies like Mitsubishi, Hitachi and Alstom. The government aims to increase capacity to 88,000 MW by 2022 through various initiatives.

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    Introduction to the Sector

    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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    How this sector benefits the people ?

    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.

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    Disadvantages of this sector

    Emits green house gases. Pollution Depletion of non-renewable resources like coal.

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    Major Parties in the sector


    NTPC ( National thermal power company) IPGCL ( Indraprastha power generation co. ltd ) HPGCL (Haryana state power generation co. ltd.) PSPCL ( Punjab state power corp. ltd. ) RVUNL ( Rajasthan vidyut utpadan nigam ltd.) RELIANCE power MAHAGENCO (Maharashtra state power generation company ltd) KPGCL ( Karnataka power generation co. ltd) CESC ( Chennai energy systems company)
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    Foreign players in thermal sector

    Mitsubishi heavy industries ltd. at gujarat Hitachi at Tamilnadu Alstom at Gujarat Ansaldo caldie Tamilnadu Babcock & Wilcox at Maharashtra Toshiba in Tamilnadu

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    Major initiatives / Reforms from the Government

    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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    Hindrances for Development


    Over 40% of energy supplied into state transmission systems is

    lost, not billed, incorrectly billed or payment not collected


    12000 mw capacity of power stations are stalled due to lack of supply of fuel Power stations stalled due to land acquisition issues Government imposed a hefty carbon tax on the industry

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    Five Year Targets


    12th five year plan(2012-17) target for thermal energy sector is 88,000MW 13,72,580crore are allocated for development of thermal power plants Government has provided tax exemption for machinery imported for thermal sector Thermal power plants are being provided land at token rates almost for free

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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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    Major projects in this sector

    Vindyachal power project operated by NTPC 4360 MW Adani power in mundra gujarat
    Anpara thermal power station- Uttar Pradesh

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    Conclusion

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