Overview
SVPL is a 63 MW coal-fired power plant located in India. It operates under India's national emission standards for thermal power plants.
SVPL is a coal-fired power generation facility located in India, with an installed capacity of 63 megawatts. This scale places it in the small-to-medium category for coal plants in the country, which typically range from 50 MW to over 1000 MW. The plant is currently operational and contributes to the regional power grid. As a coal-based facility, SVPL operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) standards for emission limits on particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Older coal plants in India often use subcritical technology, which has lower efficiency and higher emissions compared to supercritical or ultra-supercritical units. Its capacity suggests it may be a smaller unit typical of earlier generation plants. The environmental context of SVPL includes its location in a region with coal mining activity, as India's coal reserves are concentrated in states like Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The plant's emissions contribute to local air quality concerns, and its proximity to populated areas may influence regulatory compliance. Coal power generation in India is a significant source of electricity but also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and local pollution.
Environmental context
SVPL is a coal-fired power plant in India, a country heavily reliant on coal for electricity generation. Coal combustion releases CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, impacting local air quality and contributing to climate change. The plant's 63 MW capacity suggests a relatively small footprint, but cumulative emissions from numerous such plants in the region can be significant. India's emission standards for coal plants have become stricter, requiring installation of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) and other pollution control technologies.
Frequently asked questions
SVPL is located in India at coordinates 22.2915° N, 82.5257° E, in a region associated with coal mining and power generation.
SVPL has an installed capacity of 63 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-to-medium coal-fired power plant.
SVPL uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for 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 (MoEFCC), including limits on particulate matter, SO2, NOx, and mercury. Recent norms require installation of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems and electrostatic precipitators (ESPs).
SVPL's 63 MW capacity is relatively small compared to large Indian coal plants that often exceed 1000 MW. However, many smaller plants like SVPL collectively contribute to the country's baseload power supply.