Most NCR thermal power plants exceed MOEFCC emission norms, adding to region’s pollution problem
Recent CSE analysis found just two of 11 plants have SO2 control measures, just one compliant with standards
Are we equipped to meet 2022 deadline on emission standards?
Almost seven years since the notification, not even 7 per cent of India’s coal capacity meets the standards issued by the MoEF&CC
Stubble burning crisis: Why thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR have been slow in adopting biomass co-firing
Only three plants have reported higher quantities of biomass co-firing since December 2022 till August 2023
MoEF&CC slows down wheels in motion for biomass co-firing in coal-based thermal power plants
Less than 1% coal replaced by biomass co-firing in Delhi-NCR, intense demand and supply gap, finds study by CSE
Winter shutdown of coal plants based on flawed logic, won’t improve Delhi’s air
Stations should comply with environmental norms at the earliest
It is imperative to improve water efficiency in India’s coal-fired thermal power plants
Massive water withdrawal will not only have repercussions on the watersheds across India but will ultimately interrupt the functioning of …
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu among 5 Indian states with dirtiest coal power stations: CSE analysis
State-run stations in these states will default emission norms, finds CSE analysis
Biomass pellets: CPCB’s revised grants highly inadequate to close demand-supply gap
CPCB has underestimated the cost of setting up a pellet manufacturing unit, say experts
Coal crisis: Why Delhi’s coal stock is critical & what other states are doing
Delhi generates 1,107 megawatts of electricity and imports 4,154 MW from neighbouring states
Environment ministry finalises coal thermal power plant categories: What does it say about emission norms compliance
The Union ministry releases list of coal thermal power plants and their categorisation in line with its April 2021 notification
CAQM’s focus on captive thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR a welcome step, but challenges ahead
Several industries Down To Earth spoke to were unaware of the new order or were perplexed about the technical feasibility of it in …
A central meeting showed pushback against tech in power plants to reduce SO2 emissions. Here’s why it’s a bad idea
New IIT-D study has challenged need for flue gas desulfuphisation in thermal power plants
National Electricity Plan: No coal expansion, renewable capacity to dominate in India by 2031-32
Emissions from power sector in a decade expected increase by 10 million tonnes; efficienty of plants to be improved
