Overview
UKAI_Coal is a 1,110 MW coal-fired power plant located in India. It is an operational facility contributing to the country's power generation capacity.
UKAI_Coal is a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 1,110 megawatts (MW), located in India. The plant is operational and plays a significant role in the regional power grid, supporting industrial and residential electricity demand. As a coal-based facility, UKAI_Coal operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for thermal power plants. The plant's technology and age are typical of many Indian coal plants, which often use subcritical or supercritical boilers. The capacity of 1,110 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale category for coal power in India. The plant's location in India, a country with growing energy needs, underscores its importance in meeting base-load power requirements. Coal power remains a dominant source in India's energy mix, and facilities like UKAI_Coal are integral to grid stability. The plant's environmental footprint is managed through compliance with national emission norms, though coal combustion inherently produces CO2, SOx, and NOx.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion results in significant CO2 emissions, contributing to climate change. It also emits SOx and NOx, which can affect local air quality and contribute to acid rain. Proximity to populated areas may increase exposure to pollutants. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission intensity. India's regulatory framework sets emission limits, but enforcement and compliance vary.
Frequently asked questions
UKAI_Coal is located in India, with coordinates approximately 21.2093° N, 73.5574° E.
UKAI_Coal has a capacity of 1,110 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale coal power plant.
UKAI_Coal uses coal as its primary fuel, which is typical for base-load power generation in India.
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.
As a coal-fired plant, UKAI_Coal provides reliable base-load power, supporting grid stability and meeting the energy demands of industries and households in the region.