Goa primarily relies on thermal power for electricity generation. Thermal power plants use heat to generate electricity. This heat can come from burning coal, oil, or natural gas. Goa has two thermal power plants, one at Vasco da Gama and the other at Margao. These plants generate about 80% of Goa’s electricity.
Hydroelectric power plants use the power of moving water to generate electricity. Goa has several hydroelectric power plants, including the Selaulim Dam and the Anjunem Dam. These plants generate about 10% of Goa’s electricity.
Renewable energy sources include solar power, wind power, and biomass power. Goa has a small amount of renewable energy generation, mostly from solar power.
Nuclear power plants use the heat from nuclear fission to generate electricity. Goa does not have any nuclear power plants.
Thermal power is the most common source of electricity generation in Goa. It is a reliable source of electricity, but it is also a major source of air pollution. Hydroelectric power is a clean source of electricity, but it is not always available, as it depends on the availability of water. Renewable energy sources are becoming more popular, but they are still a small part of Goa’s electricity generation.