Power ministry earmarks 81 thermal units to move coal to renewable by 2026

The list includes generation units of state-owned NTPC, and privately owned units of Tata Power, Adani Power, CESC, Hindustan Power

In a bid to meet the ambitious 500 Gw renewable energy target and tackle the annual issue of coal demand supply mismatch, the union ministry of power has identified 81 thermal units which will replace coal with renewable capacity by 2026.

This includes generation units of state-owned NTPC, and privately owned units of Tata Power, Adani Power, CESC, Hindustan Power among others.

Coal-based power generation units which have high tariffs have been identified by the ministry which will operate at a technical minimum (operating ratio) of 40 per cent and balance generation capacity will be met by a renewable energy