Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 

CREDA – Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency

Formation 

2001

Headquarters

Raipur

Regional Office

Surguja, Bastar, Bilaspur, Raipur, Rajnandgaon

Task

For better use of renewable energy.

Special 

Energy Park in Raipur and Bilaspur.

  

 

Constituted by

 the Department of Energy, Government of Chhattisgarh for implementation of various schemes pertaining to Renewable Energy sources and Energy Conservation activities.

It is registered under Society Act 1973 with the controlling body being the Energy Department, Govt. of Chhattisgarh.

Established as

CREDA is established as the State Nodal Agency by State Govt. for the development and promotion of non-conventional & renewable sources of energy.

Function of CREDA

 Chhattisgarh currently has a total renewable energy potential of 4,500 MW including solar (grid and rooftop), wind, biomass, and small hydro.

Most of the schemes like the National Programme on Bio-gas Development, Solar Thermal, Solar Photo Voltaic, Remote Village Electrification, and Biomass Gasifier, sponsored by the Ministry of Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources (MNRE), Government of India are implemented by CREDA.

The government of Chhattisgarh also has notified CREDA as the State Designated Agency (SDA) to coordinate, regulate, and enforce the provision of the Energy Conservation Act-2001 and implement schemes under the Act within the State of Chhattisgarh.

This is a significant step forward for CREDA having the additional responsibility of promoting energy efficiency and developing energy conservation projects besides facilitating renewable energy development within Chhattisgarh State.

Within a short span, CREDA has done a pioneering job in various energy efficiency activities in Chhattisgarh.

Since its inception, CREDA did extensive work in the field of Renewable Energy focusing on rural areas and stand-alone devices.

It has implemented projects in the field of power generation from renewable energy and environment-friendly sources.

To undertake this onerous responsibility, CREDA has positioned itself as an organization with enough financial and human capabilities to have a professional organizational structure.

It has also undertaken extensive human resource development activities which has created a modern working environment for its staff.

Energy Policy of Chattisgarh

Keeping in view the above objectives the State Government enunciates the

Rural Electrification

 To bring per capita electricity consumption at par with the national level, State Government accords the highest priority to providing electricity to all the villages and Majra /Tolas (Hamlets). The transmission & Distribution network shall be accordingly strengthened.

 

Energy for Agriculture

Keeping in view the important role of agriculture in the State’s economic development and low irrigation percentage, priority shall be accorded to energization of agriculture pump sets.

 

Energy for Industries

For giving impetus to industrial investment in the State, it is absolutely essential that industries get quality power at reasonable rates. State Government resolves to make reliable power available to industries at reasonable rates so that in the present competitive scenario, new industries get attracted to the State. A separate package shall be prepared to. Revive the closed industries.

 

Captives Power Plants

Keeping in view the State Government’s resolve to make Chhattisgarh the ‘Power Hub’ of the nation, State Government would encourage power generation through captive power plants and would liberally grant permission for the same. Captive power plant owners would be allowed to sell power to their sister concerns. However, sale to a third party within the State shall not be allowed.

 

Generation

Because of the abundant availability of coal and water, there exists a wide scope for coal-based power projects in the State. In addition, the State has very good potential for power generation through non-conventional energy sources, especially through Hydel projects.

 

Power Sector Reforms

Keeping in view the national policy for power sector reforms, State Government shall take the following steps: –

(a) A separate State Electricity Regulatory Commission has been constituted.

It shall be made effective.

(b) Existing electricity tariff shall be rationalized.

(c) If any policy of the State Government for the fulfillment of social objectives of the State results in financial loss to CSEB then the loss shall be compensated by State Government by making a provision in the Budget.

(d) To bring down line losses in Transmission and Distribution (T&D), effective metering at all levels of T&D shall be done, so that proper energy audit can be undertaken and accountability fixed.

(e) With a view to averting energy theft, cent-percent metering of all consumers

is essential. Due to the large quantum of this work, it shall be done in a phased manner,.

(f) To curb the increasing tendency of energy theft, practical steps shall be taken by State Government. Surprise checks by flying squads will be conducted and strict legal action will be taken against those found indulging in theft. Informers of energy theft shall be rewarded. Services of judicial officers will also be obtained as per requirement.

(g) Keeping In view the experience of other States in the process of power sector reforms and considering local situations, all-possible efforts shall be made to make CSEB more efficient.

(h) Private investment and participation shall be encouraged in the transmission sector.

(i) There is an immediate need for reforms in the distribution sector. To begin with, distribution work of some areas in the State shall be given to private.

 

Development of Non-Conventional Energy-Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

There exists a large scope of energy generation and utilization in the State

Through Solar, Biomass, Bio-gas, Hydel, etc. Non-conventional energy

Resources are also very important from the viewpoint of environmental Conservation.

Therefore installation of power plants using non-conventional

Energy resources shall be encouraged by State Government.

 

Energy Conservation and Demand side management

Looking at the importance of energy and its high generation cost, it is not

only essential to stop the misuse of energy but also to conserve energy by way of

demand side management. Effective measures for creating awareness about

energy efficient appliances like agriculture pump sets, energy efficient bulb

tube lights etc shall be taken by State Government.

 

Consumer Satisfaction

State Government is of the clear opinion that in the energy sector, consumer Satisfaction is supreme.

Therefore, for speedy Redressal of complaints from all Category of consumers viz -agriculture, industry, domestic and others.

A system shall be devised by which Redressal is ensured within a fixed time.

Electricity bills will be simplified and services of Banks and Information Technology (IT) shall be availed to improve the process of payment of energy

  Following is the Energy Policy in Chhattisgarh

1. Ensuring access to clean energy.

2. Encouraging new projects related to solar energy

3. To promote decentralized production and distribution in the state.

4. To promote solar power generation in the state.

5. Ensuring access to clean energy.

Scheme for farmers

Saur Sujala Yojana

In this scheme, farmers are given solar pumps at subsidized rates due to which irrigation system has been promoted. Which is operated by Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) since 2016. Under this scheme, 3HP and 5HP pumps are given to farmers at subsidized rates. 3HP Pump Price 4 . 5 lakh which is given to the farmers for 7000-18000 thousand. And 5 HP pump which costs 5 lakhs, which is given from 10000 to 20000 at discounted rates. Under this scheme, a target has been set to distribute solar pumps to 51000 farmers by March 31, 2019.

Krishak Jeevan Jyoti Yojana 

It has been started in 2009, in which electrical energy assistance is provided to the farmers. 6000 units in 3 hp pump and 7500 units in a 5 hp pump are given free of cost.

Geothermal plant-Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

Location – Tatapani

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Apart from traditional energy sources, Chattisgarh is also rich in non-traditional energy sources such as geothermal energy.

India’s first geothermal energy project is implemented in Tatapani, Balrampur District, Chhattisgarh.

India’s first geothermal energy project will use Tatapani’s underground hot springs to convert them into steam and then use special technology to generate electricity.

In this regard, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the National Thermal Power Corporation.

(NTPC) and Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Authority (CREDA). 

Unlike traditional power plants, geothermal power plants use renewable resources that do not need to be imported.

However, the initial cost is higher due to the cost of exploration and the likelihood that only one of many explorations will lead to a sustainable and useful reservoir.

 

 

Wind energy-Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

For wind power, the wind speed should be at least 8-23 meters per second. The average wind speed in the state is 9.4 m. / From. Is. And the first wind power plant in the state was established in Balod district which was done in 1991. Which was done at Government College Balod.

Biomass Plant-Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh 

  Generating energy from waste and plants is called biomass, in this the generation of electricity from industrial waste, and agricultural waste is called biomass. Energy based on waste A plant to generate energy from paddy husk has been established in Bilaspur and Durg district and in Dhamtari district, which has been established in 2014-15. A plant to generate electricity from sugarcane bagasse has been installed in the sugar factory in Kawardha. Is.

CBDA-Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

                    C- CHHATTISGARH

                    B-BIOFUEL

                    D- DEVELOPMENT

                    A – AGENCIES

(Chhattisgarh Bio Diesel Development Authority)

Establishment – 26 January 2005

Purpose – Alternative to Diesel

Tree – Ratanjot, Karanj

Chhattisgarh became the country’s first zero power-cut state in 2008.

Chhattisgarh ranks 3rd in the country in electricity consumption. First in this – Goa, second – Gujarat, third – Chhattisgarh.

Korba is known as Energy Capital.

Chhattisgarh’s main source of energy  

 

 

 

Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 

 Chattisgarh is rich in energy resources.

Coal is Chattisgarh’s main source of energy.

Besides coal, thermal power, hydroelectric power, geothermal power, and renewable energy sources make up Chattisgarh’s energy resources.

Coal -Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 The state accounts for 16% of India’s total coal reserves.

An estimated 44,483 million tonnes of coal were found in 12 coal deposits located in the Raigarkh, Surgudzhinsky, Koriysky, and Korbinsky districts. 

 

The state ranks second in coal production, accounting for more than 18% of the country’s total production.

Most of the coal deposits are thermal coal. Korba’s NTPC and CSEB  are major heat producers and a new NTPC plant has been launched in Sipat, Bilaspur.

Chances are there will be more units in the state.

Commissioning of a new capacity of 10,000 MW is expected.

Chattisgarh Coalfield -Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 

 SOHAGPUR COALFIELD

Sohagpur Coalfield is part of Central India Coalfields.

It is common in the regions of Surguja, Koriya (both  Chhattisgarh), Shahdol, and Umaria (both  Madhya Pradesh). 

  SONHAT COALFIELD

– semi-caking and non-caking coal. It is located in the Coria region of the country. Sonkhat has one of the largest coal reserves in India, with estimated reserves of 2.67 billion tonnes. JHILIMILI COALFIELD – non-caking coal.  Jhilimili Coalfield is part of Central India Coalfields. The latter extends to the regions of Surguja, Koriya (both in Chhattisgarh), Shahdol, and Umaria (both in Madhya Pradesh). Estimated total reserves are 215.31 million tonnes,  of which about half are classified as Category I. According to the Geological Survey of India, the total reserves of non-caking coal (coal reserves at a depth of 300 m as of 1 January 2004) are 267.10. million tons. CHIRIMIRI COALFIELD – non-caking coal. The Chirimiri coal field is located in the Koriya region of the Chhattisgarh state in India, in the valley of the Khasdeo River, a tributary of the Mahanadi. 

 BIRAMPUR COALFIELD 

non-caking coal. The 3 million tonnes per year Bisrampur coal mine is owned by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (a state-owned subsidiary of  Coal India) and is located in the Surajpur district. 

  LAKHANPUR COALFIELD 

non-caking coal. Dzharsugdinsky district. 

  PANCHBAHINI COALFIELD 

Here you can find uncaking coal. 

 HASDO-ARAND COALFIELD 

Non-caking coal. Hasdeo Arand Coal Mines is a 5 million tons per year (MTPA) mine network in the Hasdeo Arand coal field in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh, India. 

 SENDURGARH COALFIELD

non-caking coal. KORBA COALFIELD – non-caking coal. Korba Coalfield is located in Korba District, Chhattisgarh State, India, on the banks of  Hasdeo River, a tributary of  Mahanadi. According to the Geological Survey of India, the total reserves of non-caking coal (as of January 1, 2004) at the Korba coal field (including proven and projected reserves) are 10,074,770,000 tonnes,  of which 7,732,870,000 tonnes have declined. Up to  300 m depth 2,341.90 million tonnes depth  300–600 m. 

  MAND-RAIGARH COALFIELD 

Non-caking coal. Mand Raigarh Coalfield is located in Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh State, India. It is located in the Mand River valley, a Mahanadi tributary. The Mand Raigarh coal field together with the Korba and Khasdo Arand coal fields form the South Chhattisgarh coal field. 

 TATAPANI-RAMKOLA COALFIELD

non-caking coal. Surgudzhinsky district.

Thermal power-Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 Chhattisgarh is in central India.

The state has extensive coal reserves and Korba in Chhattisgarh is the energy capital of the country.

NTPC owns a super-fired power plant in Korba, with an operating rate of 90%.

Some of the major power plants in Chattisgarh are: 

 

 Thermal power plant Korba (West). – Hasdeo Thermal Power Plant, also known as Korba West Thermal Power Plant, is an 840 MW (4 × 210 MW) coal-fired power plant.

The facility is undergoing a capacity expansion of 500 MW (2 × 250 MW), this phase is known as the Korba Western Thermal Power Plant.

It is located in Bilaspur district. Korbinskaya (Vostochnaya) CHPP) – Korbinskaya CHPP, also known as Korbinskaya Vostochnaya CHPP, is one of the largest thermal power plants in the United States.

It is a coal-fired power plant located in Jamanipali, Korba.

The thermal power plant has an electrical capacity of 540 MW. 

Korba Superthermal Power Plant Korba Superthermal Power Plant is located in Jamanipali, Chhattisgarh.

This is NTPC’s first coal-fired power plant.

Jindal Megha PP (private)

The Jindal Tanmar Thermal Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant located in the village of Tamnar near the town of Raigarh.

The power plant is operated by  Jindal Power Limited, a subsidiary of Jindal Steel And Power.

Coal for power plants comes from closed mines.

The design, procurement, and construction contract was awarded to BHEL.

The current capacity is  600 MW. 

LANCO Thermal Power Plant

Lanco Amarkantak Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant located in the village of Patadi, Korba District.

The power plant is owned and operated by Lanco Infratech.

The current power is 300 MW.

Seapat TPP -Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 Sipat Superthermal Power Plant or Rajiv Gandhi Superthermal Power Plant is located in Sipat, Bilaspur district.

The power plant is one of NTPC’s coal-fired power plants.

Coal for power plants comes from the Deepika Mine in South Eastern Coalfields. 

The project has an installed capacity of 2980 MW and is organized into two phases, the first phase introduced late consisted of three units of 660 MW each with supercritical boiler technology, and the second phase consisted of two units of 500 MW each water power 

Hydropower plant-Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 Gangrel hydropower plant -Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 Gangrel Dam, also known as  R.S. Sagar Dam is located in Chhattisgarh, India across the river Mahanadi.

It is in the Dhamtari district.

the longest dam in Chhattisgarh.

The dam provides year-round irrigation, allowing farmers to harvest two crops a year.

The dam also provides 10 MW of hydroelectric power. 

 Hasdeo Bango Hydroelectric Project -Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 The Hasdeo Bango Hydroelectric Power Station is located on the Hasdeo River and has a capacity of  120 MW.

The Hasdeo Bango Dam is located approximately 42 km from the upper reaches of the Khasdeo Bango River in Korba,  Chhattisgarh on the Hasdeo River.

The dam is approximately 555 m long and has 11 gates, 10 of which are active.

On the left and right of Bango Dam, there is a 177m long stone dam and a 1778m long earth dam.

The dam with a large power plant is a tourist attraction.

Sicacer hydroelectric project -Major sources of energy in Chhattisgarh

 It is on the Pirie River.

The total installed capacity is 7 MW.

 

 

 

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