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VARDHAM BUDNI25.8 MW Coal

Coal

VARDHAM BUDNI is a 25.8 MW coal power plant in India, operated by the Vardham Vardham group and commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is one of 340 coal plants in the country. Ranked #319 of 340 coal plants in India, VARDHAM BUDNI accounts for 0.01% of the total coal capacity of 328,151 MW. The largest coal plant in India is VINDH_CHAL STPS at 4,760 MW, making VARDHAM BUDNI approximately 184 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include VARDHAM SATLAPUR (30.75 MW, Coal) and TAWA (13.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Madhya Pradesh, approximately 100 km from the city of Bhopal.

Capacity
25.8 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Vardham Vardham group
Location
22.7808°, 77.6515°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 22.780800, 77.651500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
IndiaEnergy Profile
1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroSolar
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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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