Source:- Nuclear Asia
A proposed 3,200 megawatt coal-fired power rajasthan regulator project has been rejected by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) due to its inconsistency with clean energy goals and the absence of evidence supporting it based on demand projections. According to the filing, Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Ltd, a state-run utility, had applied for coal power through a 25-year procurement process, claiming that the additional capacity was required to fulfill the increasing demand for electricity around-the-clock.
The Central Electricity Authority’s most recent Resource Adequacy Plan, which Rajasthan Regulator projects that it will need only 1,905 MW of extra coal capacity by 2035–2036—much less than the 3,200 MW suggested, contradicts the project, the regulator pointed out.
Rajasthan Regulator Rejects 3,200 MW Coal Power Proposal
In order to fulfill the growing demand for energy and guarantee a steady base-load supply, other Indian states are also continuing to increase their coal-based power output. The RERC also emphasized how Rajasthan Regulator impending nuclear projects, massive solar advancements, and battery storage programs will help meet future power demands and lessen the need for more coal capacity.
This decision demonstrates Rajasthan Regulator dedication to striking a balance between sustainability, energy security, and the state’s larger goals for renewable energy.
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