01-09-2014, 09:36 AM
Power Generation Presently, NTPC generates power from Coal and Gas. With an installed capacity of 43,108 MW, NTPC is the largest power generating major in the country. It has also diversified into hydro power, coal mining, power equipment manufacturing, oil & gas exploration, power trading & distribution. With an increasing presence in the power value chain, NTPC is well on its way to becoming an “Integrated Power Major.” Performance Statistics In terms of operations, NTPC has always been considerably above the national average. It clearly shows as the density of coal based power stations Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation India’s ambitious growth plans require inclusion of all sectors, especially the rural sector where 80% of our population lives. Such economic development Turnaround Capability Print NTPC has played an extremely important role in turning around sub-optimally performing stations. The phenomenal improvement in the performance of Badarpur, Unchahar, Talcher and Tanda by NTPC make them our big success stories.
Badarpur (705 MW) The expertise in R&M and performance turnaround was developed and built up by NTPC with the operational turnaround of Badarpur TPS through scientifically engineered R&M initiatives. The PLF of the power station improved from 31.94% at the time of the takeover to 86.46% for the year 2007-08. Unchahar (420 MW) The Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Power Station was taken over by NTPC whereby the cash strapped UPSEB was rescued by the turnaround expertise of NTPC. The remarkable speed and extent of the turnaround achieved can be seen in the table. Talcher (460 MW) An even more challenging turnaround story was being scripted at the OSEB's old power plant at Talcher. Taken over in June 1995, the table indicates the dramatic gains in the performance of the power plant as a result of NTPC’s expertise. Tanda (440 MW) Tanda Thermal Power Station was taken over by NTPC on the 15 January 2000.The PLF of the power station improved from 21.59% at the time of the takeover to 91.66% for the year 2007-08. While NTPC bettered PPA commitments, from the viewpoint of capital requirements, turning around such old units is a low cost, high and quick return option. This unprecedented success helped the concerned SEBs and the entire nation in terms of economy and power availability.