Power Generation using Modern Technology
The following steps have been taken by the Govt. for promotion of supercritical technology to meet the demand of power in the country:-
i.Supercritical technology has been made mandatory for Ultra-mega Power Projects.
ii.In order to encourage domestic manufacturing of supercritical units, Government of India has approved a proposal to invite bids for boilers and turbine generators for five supercritical projects (comprising 11 units of 660 MW) of NTPC and DVC with the mandatory condition of setting up phased manufacturing facilities in the country and the bids for the same have already been invited.
As per coal linkage policy for 12th Plan, projects with supercritical technology are being given priority in coal allocation.
iv.Steps have been taken to enhance indigenous manufacturing capacity of supercritical units in the country. BHEL have taken up capacity augmentation programme and entered into collaboration with foreign manufacturers for supercritical technology. In addition, several Joint Ventures have been/are being set up by foreign manufacturers in association with Indian manufacturers to take up manufacture of boilers and turbine generators for supercritical thermal generating equipment in India.
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