Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station
| Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Location of Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station in India Andhra Pradesh | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Vijayawada, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 16°35′27″N 80°32′00″E / 16.5907°N 80.5332°ECoordinates: 16°35′27″N 80°32′00″E / 16.5907°N 80.5332°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date |
Unit 1: November 1, 1979 Unit 2: October 10, 1980 Unit 3: October 5, 1980 Unit 4: August 23, 1990 Unit 5: March 31, 1994 Unit 6: February 24, 1995 Unit 7: April 6, 2009 |
| Operator(s) | APGENCO |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal-fired |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational |
6 X 210 MW 1 X 500 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 1760.00 MW |
Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Plant or Vijayawada Thermal Power Plant is located at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The power plant is one of the coal-based power plants of APGENCO.
Power Plant
Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Plant is also known Vijayawada Thermal Power Plant. It was developed under 4 stages, with the project cost of Rs 193 Crores and Rs 511 Crores respectively. Again with an investment of RS 840 Crores 2 units were commissioned under III Stage. The seventh unit of 500 MW was commissioned in 2009. The station stood first in country during 94-95, 95-96, 96-97, 97-98 and 2001-02 by achieving the highest plant load factor. The station has received many prestigious awards from various organisations. The station has received Meritories productivity awards for twenty consecutive years and Incentive award for eight consecutive years.[1]
Installed Capacity
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | 1 | 210 | 01-11-1979 | Running |
| Stage I | 2 | 210 | 10-10-1980 | Running |
| Stage II | 3 | 210 | 05-10-1989 | Running |
| Stage II | 4 | 210 | 23-08-1990 | Running |
| Stage III | 5 | 210 | 31-03-1994 | Running |
| Stage III | 6 | 210 | 24-02-1995 | Running |
| Stage IV | 7 | 500 | 06-04-2009 | Running |
References
- ↑ "Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station". Andhra Pradesh Generation Corporation Limited. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
See also
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