The major source of power generation in Chhattisgarh is coal-based thermal power plants. In 2020, coal-based thermal power plants generated 78.4% of the state’s electricity. Hydroelectric power plants generated 15.3%, solar power plants generated 5.2%, and wind power plants generated 1.1%.
Coal-based thermal power plants are the most common type of power plant in India. They use coal to generate electricity by burning it in a furnace. The heat from the burning coal is used to boil water, which turns into steam. The steam then drives a turbine, which generates electricity.
Hydroelectric power plants use the power of moving water to generate electricity. The most common type of hydroelectric power plant is a dam. A dam is built across a river, and the water behind the dam is stored in a reservoir. When the water is released from the reservoir, it flows through a turbine, which generates electricity.
Solar power plants use the sun’s energy to generate electricity. Solar panels are used to collect the sun’s energy, and the electricity is then stored in batteries.
Wind power plants use the wind to generate electricity. Wind turbines are used to capture the wind’s energy, and the electricity is then stored in batteries.
Coal-based thermal power plants are the most polluting type of power plant. They emit large amounts of carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Hydroelectric power plants can have a negative impact on the environment. Dams can disrupt the flow of rivers, which can harm fish and other wildlife. Solar power plants and wind power plants are clean sources of energy that do not produce any emissions. However, they can be expensive to build and maintain.