Overview
PARAS is a 500 MW coal power plant located in India. It is operational and contributes to the country's power generation capacity.
PARAS is a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 500 megawatts, located in India. The facility is operational and plays a role in meeting the region's electricity demand. As a coal-based plant, it is part of India's extensive thermal power infrastructure. The plant operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for coal power plants. Typical technology for coal plants of this scale includes subcritical or supercritical boilers, with associated pollution control equipment. The plant's capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale category for Indian coal plants. PARAS contributes to grid stability and power supply in its region. Coal power remains a significant part of India's energy mix, and plants like PARAS support industrial and residential electricity needs. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the power sector.
Environmental context
Coal power plants like PARAS have a notable environmental footprint due to CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions. The plant's location in India, a country with growing energy demand, means it operates within a regulatory framework aimed at reducing emissions. Proximity to populated areas can influence local air quality, and the plant's age and technology type affect its efficiency and emission profile.
Frequently asked questions
PARAS power plant is located in India at coordinates 20.714700, 76.794800.
PARAS power plant has a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW).
PARAS power plant uses coal as its primary fuel.
Coal power plants in India must comply with the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
PARAS power plant provides 500 MW of baseload power to the grid, supporting industrial and residential electricity demand in the region.