Thermal Power

Over 24,000 megawatt of coal and lignite-based power generation capacity is at various stages of planning in the country, Parliament was informed on Monday. A total of 39,545 MW of thermal capacity (including 4,845 MW of stressed thermal power projects) is currently under various stages of construction, Union Minister Shripad Naik said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. While contracts of 22,920 MW have been awarded and is due for construction, another 24,020 MW of coal and lignite-based candidate capacity has been identified, which is at various stages of planning in the country, the Minister of State said. He said the projected thermal (coal and lignite) capacity requirement by the year 2034-35 is estimated at approximately 3,07,000 MW as against the 2,11,855 MW installed capacity as on March 31, 2023. To meet this requirement, the Ministry of Power has envisaged to set up an additional minimum 97,000 MW coal- and lignite-based thermal capacity, Naik said. The minister also said

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The power ministry has planned to develop an additional 97 GW coal and lignite-based electricity generation capacity to achieve the required 307 GW of thermal installed capacity by 2034-35, Parliament was informed on Thursday. This assumes significance in view of India's ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and net zero target by 2070. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik said, "The projected thermal (coal and lignite) capacity requirement by the year 2034-35 is estimated at approximately 3,07,000 MW as against the 2,11,855 MW installed capacity as on March 31, 2023." The minister informed the House that to meet this requirement, the Ministry of Power has envisaged setting up an additional minimum of 97,000 MW of coal and lignite-based thermal capacity. The installed electricity generation capacity in the country is 485 GW as on June 2025. As per the National Electricity Plan (Generation) published in May 2023,

Nearly half of India's installed power generation capacity of a total of 476 GW is non-fossil fuel-based as of June, but coal-based thermal electricity plays a critical part, according to government data. According to a government explainer on energy and environment issued on Sunday, India's total installed power capacity has reached 476 GW as of June 2025. Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute 235.7 GW (49%) of total capacity, including 226.9 GW renewable and 8.8 GW nuclear, it stated. As of June 2025, India's renewable energy includes 110.9 GW of solar and 51.3 GW of wind power installed capacity. In addition to the installed capacity, 176.70 GW worth of RE projects are under implementation, with 72.06 GW under bidding stages. It explained that thermal power remains dominant, accounting for 240 GW or 50.52 per cent of installed capacity. It noted that India's energy sector is heavily reliant on non-renewable thermal sources, which together account for the largest share of the

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The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved a proposal to procure 1,500 MW power from a 2x800 MW (1600 MW) thermal power project through a competitive bidding, in a move aimed at bridging the state's growing electricity demand. The decision in this regard was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to Energy Minister AK Sharma, the state is projected to require an additional 10,795 MW of thermal power by 203334 to meet its rising energy needs. The procurement of 1,500 MW from the upcoming project is a part of the state's long-term planning to ensure energy security. In the bidding process, Adani Power emerged as the lowest bidder, quoting a fixed charge of Rs 3.727 per unit, a fuel charge of Rs 1.656 per unit, making the total tariff Rs 5.383 per unit (kWh). A Power Supply Agreement (PSA) will be signed with the company for a period of 25 years, at the quoted tariff of Rs 5.383 per unit, as per the terms of the long-term power bid.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, initiate the commencement of work and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects of more than Rs 33,700 crore related to various sectors in Chhattisgarh on Sunday. He will also lay the foundation for various projects, initiate the commencement of works, and address a public meeting during his first visit to the state after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Around 2 lakh people are expected to attend the function in Mohbhatta village of Bilaspur district, officials said, adding that security has been heightened in the area. The prime minister will reach Bilaspur at around 3:30 pm and lay the foundation stone, initiate the commencement of work and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects of over Rs 33,700 crore. He will also address a public meeting, an official statement said. The dedication of projects, laying of foundation stones, and commencement of work will be conducted virtually by Modi from Mohbhat

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