Report on Power Sector India
INDIAN POWER SECTOR
1. INTRODUCTION [1]
1.1 Indian Power Sector (Generation and Supply)
The Indian Power Industry is one of the largest and most important industries in India as it fulfils the energy requirements of various other industries. It is one of the most critical components of infrastructure that affects economic growth and the well-being of our nation. India has the world’s 5th largest electricity generation capacity and it is the 6th largest energy consumer accounting for 3.4% of global energy consumption. Due to the fast-paced growth of the Indian economy, the country’s energy demand has grown at an average of 3.6% p.a. over the past 30 years. In India, power is generated by State utilities, Central utilities and Private players. The share of installed capacity of power available with each of the three sectors can be seen in the pie-chart below:
Private sector 29% State Sector 41%
Central Sector 30% Fig 1.1 Share of installed capacity of Power
Top Players in the Power Sector
NTPC Power Grid Corporation Reliance Infrastructure TATA Power
Table No.1.1 Top Players in the Power Sector
Public Sector (State and Central) Private Sector
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INDIAN POWER SECTOR
Report of CEA (Central Electricity Authority) i.e. as on 31-03-2011
Total Installed Capacity of Power in India is 173626.40 MW More than 75% of the installed capacity is with the public sector (state and central) The state sector having the largest share of 48%.
1.2 Working of Power Industry
Fig 1.2 Various sources of Power generation
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1.3 Major Sources of the Power generation
Thermal Power Hydro Power Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Sources
Thermal Power: In India, major proportion of power is generated from thermal sources where the main raw material used is coal. Around 83% of thermal power is generated using coal as a raw material whereas 16% of thermal power is generated with the help of Gas and 1% of thermal power is
1. INTRODUCTION [1]
1.1 Indian Power Sector (Generation and Supply)
The Indian Power Industry is one of the largest and most important industries in India as it fulfils the energy requirements of various other industries. It is one of the most critical components of infrastructure that affects economic growth and the well-being of our nation. India has the world’s 5th largest electricity generation capacity and it is the 6th largest energy consumer accounting for 3.4% of global energy consumption. Due to the fast-paced growth of the Indian economy, the country’s energy demand has grown at an average of 3.6% p.a. over the past 30 years. In India, power is generated by State utilities, Central utilities and Private players. The share of installed capacity of power available with each of the three sectors can be seen in the pie-chart below:
Private sector 29% State Sector 41%
Central Sector 30% Fig 1.1 Share of installed capacity of Power
Top Players in the Power Sector
NTPC Power Grid Corporation Reliance Infrastructure TATA Power
Table No.1.1 Top Players in the Power Sector
Public Sector (State and Central) Private Sector
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INDIAN POWER SECTOR
Report of CEA (Central Electricity Authority) i.e. as on 31-03-2011
Total Installed Capacity of Power in India is 173626.40 MW More than 75% of the installed capacity is with the public sector (state and central) The state sector having the largest share of 48%.
1.2 Working of Power Industry
Fig 1.2 Various sources of Power generation
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1.3 Major Sources of the Power generation
Thermal Power Hydro Power Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Sources
Thermal Power: In India, major proportion of power is generated from thermal sources where the main raw material used is coal. Around 83% of thermal power is generated using coal as a raw material whereas 16% of thermal power is generated with the help of Gas and 1% of thermal power is
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