Rithala Power Plant is a 108 MW gas-fired power facility located in India. It is one of 109 gas plants in the country and contributes to the national energy supply. The commissioning year is not specified, and the operator is not disclosed. Rithala ranks as the 89th largest gas plant in India. With its capacity of 108 MW, it accounts for 0.17% of the country's total gas capacity of 62,522 MW. India operates a total of 1,805 power plants with a combined capacity of 513,890 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station at 4,760 MW, Rithala is approximately one-forty-fourth the size. Natural gas plays a growing role in India's energy landscape, providing a cleaner alternative to coal. The country is working to diversify its energy sources, with gas contributing to around 12% of the total electricity generation. Rithala Power Plant is located in the northern region of India, approximately 30 km from New Delhi.
11 years old
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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