Overview
Grace Industries is a 25 MW coal power plant located in India. The facility is operational and owned by Grace Industries Ltd.
Grace Industries is a coal-fired power generation facility located in India, with a capacity of 25 MW. The plant is operational and owned by Grace Industries Ltd. It contributes to the regional power supply, serving local industrial and residential needs. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common but carbon-intensive energy source. In India, coal power plants are subject to national emission standards under the Environment Protection Act and specific regulations for particulate matter, SOx, and NOx. The relatively small capacity of 25 MW places it in the small-scale category for coal plants in India. Environmental considerations for this facility include its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in a rural area may reduce direct population exposure, but the plant still contributes to regional air quality impacts. The facility plays a role in local grid stability and industrial development.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions per MWh, along with SOx and NOx emissions that can affect local air quality. Its relatively small capacity (25 MW) and rural location may moderate its environmental footprint compared to larger plants, but coal combustion still poses challenges for local ecosystems and public health. Regulatory compliance with Indian emission standards is essential for mitigating these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Grace Industries has a capacity of 25 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned by Grace Industries Ltd, an Indian company.
Coal power plants in India must comply with emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, including limits on particulate matter, SOx, NOx, and mercury. Plants are also subject to environmental impact assessments and consent from state pollution control boards.
A 25 MW coal plant is considered small-scale. Larger coal plants in India often exceed 500 MW and use supercritical technology for higher efficiency. Small plants like Grace Industries may have lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh, but they can serve local grids or industrial captive needs.