Preparations are underway to set up a new ultra supercritical thermal power unit of 800 MW capacity in Barauni. The feasibility report of the project is being prepared and there are also plans to develop a battery storage system.
Patna: With the aim of increasing power generation capacity in Bihar, work has started on the plan to set up a new 800 MW thermal power unit in Barauni. A feasibility report is being prepared for this project based on ultra super critical technology, while it is planned to use the land of the old power plant.
Preparation for new power project in Barauni
In view of the increasing electricity demand in the state, a proposal is being prepared to set up a new unit of 800 MW capacity in the Barauni Thermal Power Station complex. The project is planned to be developed on Ultra Super Critical technology, which is considered more efficient and environment friendly than conventional thermal units.
According to officials, work on the feasibility report of the project is ongoing. The construction process will be taken forward after getting the necessary approval from the Energy Ministry. There will be no need for separate land acquisition for the new unit, as the available land of the closed old thermal unit will be used.
Battery storage system will provide additional convenience
It is also planned to develop a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) along with the new power generation unit. Through this system, the electricity generated during times of low demand can be stored and made available to the grid during peak hours when required.
It is being told that NTPC will use this type of battery storage technology for the first time in Bihar. This will help in making the power supply more stable and better managed according to demand.
Use of coal will reduce with modern technology
The biggest feature of the thermal unit with Ultra Super Critical technology is its better fuel efficiency. This technology requires about 10 to 15 percent less coal per unit power generation than conventional plants.
Emissions of pollutant gases like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides also reduce due to less coal consumption. Besides, due to less water consumption, this technology is also considered more useful in terms of environmental protection.
Other thermal plants are also being considered
According to NTPC sources, the possibility of setting up 800 MW capacity ultra super critical units in the thermal power station complexes located at Kahalgaon and Kanti is also being considered in future. However, work on the feasibility report of these projects has not started yet. Site survey work for the proposed third phase unit at Kahalgaon has been completed.
At present, NTPC has six thermal power units operating in Bihar, with a total commercial generation capacity of about 9,500 MW. The commencement of the new project is expected to provide additional strength to the state’s power generation capacity and energy security.
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