Kalisindh Thermal Power Station
Kalisindh Thermal Power Station is located 12 km away from Jhalawar town in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan state in western India. The power plant is operated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL).
Water for the plant is provided by the Kalisindh Dam reservoir, near Bhanwarasi village. Coal for the plant will be sourced from Paras east and Kanta basin coal blocks in Chhattisgarh state.
Its chimney has a height of 275 metres. The two cooling towers of the facility are 202 metres tall and the tallest in the world. The EPC contractor for the project is BGR Energy Systems Ltd.[1]
Installed capacity
Following is the unitary capacity of the plant.
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | 1 | 600 | 2014 March | Running |
| Stage I | 2 | 600 | 2014 June | Running[2] |
References
- ^ "Rvunl.com Is For Sale". rvunl.com.
- ^ admin@steelguru.com. "First unit of coal based Kalisindh thermal power plant has commenced generation". SteelGuru India.
