Ramagundam B Thermal Power Station is a 62.5 MW coal-fired power plant in India, operated by Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited and commissioned in 1970. Ranked #287 of 340 coal plants in India, it represents 0.02% of India's total coal capacity of 328,151 MW. The largest coal plant in India is VINDH_CHAL STPS at 4,760 MW, making Ramagundam B 76 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include NTPC Ramagundam (2,600 MW, Coal), R_GUNDEM STPS (2,600 MW, Coal), and SINGARENI TPP (1,200 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the state of Telangana, approximately 200 km from Hyderabad.
11 years old
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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