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Niraimathi R.1*, Pradeep V.2, Shanthi M.3 and Kathiresh M.4

1Department of EEE, Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai, India

2Department of EEE, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, India

3Department of ECE, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram, India

4Department of EEE, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India

Abstract

The major chunk of power generation in India is done by thermal power plants spread across the nation. These plants are situated near to the coal reserves and near major ports. The working of thermal power plant along with major thermal plants of India is discussed. Indian motherland is blessed with huge potential of hydropower which stands second in producing the highest amount of electric power after coal-based plants. Renewable energy is the fastest-growing in this sector. Solar and wind energy–based power plants are discussed. The promising source for future energy is nuclear power plants. Hence, due importance has been paid to these plants. Specific challenges and opportunities in operating the various power plants are also discussed. India, as a vast land, necessitates bulk power transmission corridors to connect generating stations that are located in close proximity with the sources to the load centres and it is one of the world leaders in this field. This necessitates a discussion of various bulk power transmission lines.

Keywords: Power sector scenario in India, thermal power, gas turbine power plant, hydropower, solar power, wind power