Thermal capacities needed till RE supply equals demand: Power minister
There is a need to continue with installation of new thermal capacities as the supply of green power is not in line with demand, Union Minister Manohar Lal said on Monday.
He also said that any call on reducing installation of thermal capacities can only be taken after 2030.
The union power minister made the remarks at an event to brief 100-day achievements of the Modi-3.0 government in the national capital.
"Till the supply of renewable energy does not matches the demand, it seems necessary to increase the capacity of thermal plant in the country, and reduce its installation gradually. But till 2030-35, We have to take these (thermal projects) ahead," Lal said.
The government is looking to set up an additional 80 GW coal-based capacity by 2031-32.
According to Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, in 100 days of the present government, 12800 MW or 12.8 GW capacity has been awarded for construction, while 28 GW is under progress.
The minister further said that the National Electricity
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