Country India Phone 099523 27751 | Status Operational Units operational 2 x 60 MW3 x 110 MW | |
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Commission date Unit 1: March 31, 1970Unit 2: February 14, 1971Unit 3: May 17, 1972Unit 4: May 26, 1973Unit 5: December 2, 1975 Address | ||
Ennore thermal power station to shut forever thanthi tv
The Ennore Thermal Power Station is a coal based power plant located in Chennai Ennore, Tamil Nadu.
Contents
- Ennore thermal power station to shut forever thanthi tv
- Status of new projects at ennore thermal power station
- History
- Features
- Developments
- References
Status of new projects at ennore thermal power station
History
Ennore Thermal Power Station was constructed to serve the purpose of energy generation in the year 1970. It is one of the four major thermal power plants of Tamil Nadu established by TANGEDCO. Presently it has an installed capacity of 450 MW (600,000 hp). The necessary coal arrives through ship to the Ennore Port. However, the construction of the 1,000 MW plants (1,300,000 hp) in the premise began in the year 2007. The Station presently consists of two 60-MW and three 110-MW units. A 500-MW coal-based unit was proposed, and its development started in the month of November 2007. The total cost of the venture was 270 crores.
Features
The Power Station has been a major provider of electricity in the state and its production capacity has been improved over the years. The Ennore Power Station has also garnered various awards from the TANGEDCO. However power deficit seems to be playing an important role for the recent decision. It also has a special treatment plant to dispose the ash slurry in a proper way.
Coal for ETPS is received from MCL (Talchar and Ib Valley), Orissa and ECL, Raniganj, West Bengal. The plant load factor (PLF) for the year 2008–2009 was 49.17 percent.
Developments
The Ennore Thermal Power Station has been handed over for improvements. A SEZ project is being discussed at the site. The new project will use the latest technology to enhance the output.The Proposal also talks about a super-critical procedural implementation. In recent years due to shortage of coal in the state, coal is being imported to function the power plant.