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| Unit Number | Own Thermal Power Station | Independent Power Plants(IPPs) |
|---|---|---|
| GGSSTP Ropar (4×210=840) | Rajpura (2×700=1400) | |
| I | 673 | |
| II | 0 | |
| III | 0 |
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What are the sources of electricity in Punjab?
Punjab has been meeting its electrical power requirements primarily through conventional thermal and hydro power generation. Punjab has sufficient availability of biomass or agrowaste. It is substantial to produce about 1000 MW of electricity.
Does Punjab produce electricity?
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is the electricity generating and distributing company of the Government of Punjab state in India.
Punjab State Power Corporation.
| Type | Government-owned Corporation |
|---|---|
| Key people | Sh. A. Venu Prasad, I.A.S., Chairman cum Managing Director |
| Products | Electricity |
| Website | www.pspcl.in |
How many power plants are there in India?
As of March 2017, India has 22 nuclear reactors in operation at seven sites, having an installed capacity of 6780 MW. and producing a total of 30,292.91 GWh of electricity 11 more reactors are under construction to generate an additional 8,100 MW.
Which state has most power plants in India?
Maharashtra
Maharashtra leads in power generation capacity, followed by Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, though Karnataka leads in renewable energy capacity. India has a total of 6,780 MW of nuclear power generation capacity, led by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
How many hydropower plants are there in Punjab?
There are 33 units with a total installed capacity of 1,160 MW at all five hydro power projects of the PSPCL, including Shanan (Jogindernagar in Himachal Pradesh), Uppar Bari Duab Canal (UBDC), Malikpur, Ranjit Sagar Dam (RSD), Pathankot, Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project (ASHP) and Mukerian Hydel Project (MHP),Talwara.
What is the capacity of Punjab?
around 13,432 megawatts
At the end of fiscal year 2018, the installed power capacity across Punjab in India was around 13,432 megawatts. The country’s national electric grid had an installed capacity of approximately 364 gigawatts as of October 2019. Of this capacity, almost three quarters of electricity was produced through fossil fuels.
How many dams are in Punjab?
Answer: Three dams in Punjab.
Which city of Punjab is known as Electronic City?
Amritsar in Punjab is called the electronic city.
How many canals are there in Punjab?
The details of main canals are as under:-
| Sr. No. | Name of Canal system | Length in KM of Main Canal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sirhind Canal | 59.44 |
| 2 | Bist Doab Canal | 43.00 |
| 3 | Upper Bari Doab Canal | 42.35 |
| 4 | Sirhind Feeder | 136.53 |
Which is biggest power plant in India?
Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station
Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station, Madhya Pradesh
The Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, with an installed capacity of 4,760MW, is currently the biggest thermal power plant in India. It is a coal-based power plant owned and operated by NTPC.
What is the largest power plant?
Three Gorges Dam
Top 20 largest power producing facilities
| Rank | Station | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Three Gorges Dam | China |
| 2. | Itaipu Dam | Brazil Paraguay |
| 3. | Xiluodu | China |
| 4. | Belo Monte | Brazil |
How many NTPC are there in India?
With 24 coal based power stations, NTPC is the largest thermal power generating company in the country. The company has a coal based installed capacity of 48,120 MW.
Where is the cheapest electricity in India?
With assembly elections in mind, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has reduced electricity rates by Rs 3. With new rates applicable from today, Punjab becomes the only state in India to offer the cheapest electricity for residential connections.
How many power plants are there in Maharashtra?
Installed Capacity
| SR. NO. | POWER STATION | INSTALLED CAP.(MW) |
|---|---|---|
| GHATGHAR PUMP STORAGE | 250 | |
| MAHAGENCO HYDRO | 2580 | |
| D | SOLAR | 180 |
| MAHAGENCO TOTAL (A+B+C+D) | 13602 |
Which is the largest dam in Punjab?
Chohal Dam
Dams in Punjab
| # | Name | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chohal Dam | 330 |
| 2 | Damsal Dam | 210 |
| 3 | Dholbaha Dam | 358 |
| 4 | Jainti Dam | 256 |
Which is the lowest capacity thermal power plant in Punjab?
| Rajpura Thermal Power Plant | |
|---|---|
| Primary fuel | Coal |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 2 X 700 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 1400 MW |
Which city has the largest population in Punjab?
Ludhiana
Punjab
| Rank | Name | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ludhiana | 1,618,879 |
| 2 | Amritsar | 1,183,705 |
| 3 | Jalandhar | 873,725 |
| 4 | Patiala | 446,246 |
What is the full form of Pspcl?
PSPCL – Punjab State Power Corporation Limited.
What is Pspcl?
PSPCL was earlier known as Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB). PSPCL is responsible for the production and distribution of electricity in the state. PSPCL exam notification 2021 has been released for 2632 Technical and Non-Technical posts.
Is electricity privatized in Punjab?
CHANDIGARH: In a major relief for the UT administration, the Supreme Court has stayed the Punjab and Haryana high court’s May 28 order in which it had stayed its power privatisation process.The engineering department had issued notice on November 9, 2020, and invited bids for distribution licence in Chandigarh.
