India’s latest plans for thermal power include a 40% increase in coal consumption.
After the completion of these projects, India will burn 292 million tonne (MT) more coal yearly, according to power minister RK Singh’s announcement that the country will add additional 25 to 30 gigawatts (GW) of thermal power to its existing 49 GW of coal-based plants. The typical plant load factor (PLF) in India is 65%-75%,…