Looking for information on the state of power and energy in Rajasthan? Read on to know about Rajasthan thermal power plants.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a state in the north-western part of India. Once a dry and arid place, the state has been witnessing good rainfall in recent years. A fast developing place, Rajasthan is now a hot destination for IT companies. The largest IT Park in North India is located in the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan. It is known as the Mahindra World City Jaipur. Rajasthan is also home to several prominent IT companies like
Many other notable firms like Coca Cola, Honda and Deutsche Bank are also situated in Rajasthan. The availability of good infrastructure like steady power supply has helped these companies to set up bases in the state.
Power in Rajasthan
Rajasthan has many thermal power plants to generate electrical energy for the state. These coal-based Rajasthan power plants are the main sources of electric energy in the state.
Rajasthan mainly relies on coal to satisfy its energy needs. With growing power requirement, the Rajasthan state government has requested the Central Government for more coal supply. To keep pace with the industrial growth, Rajasthan has announced several power projects in the state. These upcoming power projects are supposed to produce sufficient energy supply for the entire state. The state government is not trying to depend on coal only. It is also trying to generate electrical energy by harnessing other natural resources. Wind is very high in some regions of the state. At present, about 740 MW is generated from wind energy every year in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan thermal power stations
Some of the existing Rajasthan thermal plants are
Barsingsar Lignit Power Plant
Address:
Barsingsar,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Suratgarh State Thermal Power Station
Address:
Suratgarh,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Kota State Thermal Power Station
Address:
Kota,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Giral Lignite Thermal Power Station
Address:
Thumbli,
Barmer,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Chhabra State Thermal Power Plant
Address:
Mothipura,
Baran,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Barsingsar Lignite Power Plant
Address:
Barsingsar,
Bikaner,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Upcoming Rajasthan thermal power plants
The upcoming thermal power plants in Rajasthan are
VS Lignite Power Plant
Address:
Gurha,
Bikaner,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Raj West Power Ltd
Address:
Bhadresh,
District Barmer,
Rajasthan ,
India.
JSW Energy (Ratnagiri) Ltd
Address:
Suratgarh District,
Ganganagar,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Sanjog Sugars & Eco Power Pvt. Ltd.
Address:
Vill. Sangaria District,
Hanumangarh,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Banswara Thermal Power Co. Ltd
Address:
Banswara District,
Rajasthan ,
India.
Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd
Address:
Kawai,
Baran District,
Rajasthan ,
India.
The coal ministry has approved the supply of coal for two of the coming power projects of Rajasthan. These upcoming power plants are the Kalisindh power plant and the extension of the Chhabra plant. The plants are believed to have a generating capacity of 1,200 MW and 1,320 MW respectively. Talks are on to grant more fuel supply to the other upcoming Rajasthan thermal power plants. The increased coal supply is supposed to benefit the existing as well as the upcoming projects in Rajasthan.
Last Updated on : 22 September 2010
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Rajasthan Thermal Power Plants |
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| Power Station |
Location |
District |
State |
Installed Capacity(MW) |
| Suratgarh STPS |
Suratgarh |
Suratgarh |
Rajasthan |
1500 |
| Kota STPS |
Kota |
Kota |
Rajasthan |
1240 |
| Giral Lignite TPS |
Thumbli |
Barmer |
Rajasthan |
250 |
| Chhabra STPP |
Mothipura |
Baran |
Rajasthan |
500 |
| Barsingsar Lignite Power Plant |
Barsingsar |
Bikaner |
Rajasthan |
125 |
| VS Lignite Power Plant |
Gurha |
Bikaner |
Rajasthan |
125 |
