Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station
The Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station is located in Singrauli district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. One of the coal-fired power stations of NTPC, it is the largest power station in India, and the 9th largest coal-fired power station in the world, with an installed capacity of 4,760 MW.[1] The coal for the power plant is sourced from Nigahi mines, and the water is sourced from the discharge canal of Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station.[2]
| Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station | |
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Location of the Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station | |
| Official name | NTPC Vindhyachal |
| Country | India |
| Location | Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 24°5′50″N 82°40′25″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1982 |
| Commission date | 1987 |
| Owner(s) | NTPC |
| Operator(s) | |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 6 × 210 MW 7 × 500 MW |
| Make and model | LMZ Electrosila BHEL |
| Nameplate capacity | 4,760 MW |
The beneficiary states of the project are Madhya Pradesh,Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Chattisgarh, Daman & Diu and Dadar Nagar Haveli.[1]
Capacity
| Unit | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 210 | October 1987 |
| 2 | 210 | July 1988 |
| 3 | 210 | February 1989 |
| 4 | 210 | December 1989 |
| 5 | 210 | March 1990 |
| 6 | 210 | February 1991 |
| 7 | 500 | March 1999 |
| 8 | 500 | February 2000 |
| 9 | 500 | July 2006 |
| 10 | 500 | March 2007 |
| 11 | 500 | June 2012 |
| 12 | 500 | |
| 13 | 500 | |
| Total | 4760 MW |
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References
- "NTPC's Vindyachal plant largest power generating station".
- "Vindhyachal Coal based power station". NTPC. Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
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