Overview
IND BARATH TPP is a 350 MW coal power plant located in India. It is operational and contributes to the country's power generation capacity.
IND BARATH TPP is a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 350 megawatts, located in India. The plant is operational and plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand. As a coal-based facility, it is part of India's diverse energy mix, which includes a significant share of thermal power generation. India's power sector is regulated by the Central Electricity Authority and the Ministry of Power, with environmental oversight from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Coal plants in India are subject to emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as water consumption norms. Typical coal plants in India range from subcritical to supercritical designs. The environmental context for IND BARATH TPP involves its fuel type and associated emissions. Coal combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulates, which can affect local air quality. The plant's location in a region with specific ecological and population characteristics influences its environmental footprint. Its capacity of 350 MW places it in the medium-scale range for Indian coal plants.
Environmental context
The plant's coal-based fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions, contributing to climate change, as well as SOx and NOx emissions that can impact local air quality. Proximity to populated areas may increase exposure to pollutants. The plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. India's regulatory framework sets emission limits for coal plants, but compliance varies.
Frequently asked questions
IND BARATH TPP is located in India, with coordinates approximately 21.658° N, 83.920° E.
IND BARATH TPP has a capacity of 350 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal power plant.
IND BARATH TPP uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for many thermal power plants in India.
Coal power plants in India must comply with emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as water consumption norms.
IND BARATH TPP contributes 350 MW to the regional grid, supporting electricity supply for industrial, commercial, and residential consumers in its vicinity.