Timeline of Emission Norms for Coal-Based Power Plants in India: Notifications, Deadline Extensions, Dilutions and Rollbacks Link: public.flourish.studio/visualisatio... #powerplant #FGD #SO2 #thermalpowerplant #coal #MOEFCC #fluegasdesulfurisation @creacleanair.bsky.social

Exempting thermal power plant compliance risks millions of lives and ignores science www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indi...

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Despite being mandated in 2015, 92% of #coal plants in India still lack #FGDs to cut #SO2 emissions. Now studies by NEERI, NIAS & IIT Delhi are cited to weaken SO₂ norms. we have compiled a note outlining the common arguments along with scientific responses that counter them.

🇮🇳 NEW | On 30 May 2024, #India met record highest power demand without full use of #coal fleet, largely due to solar 234GW of planned RE capacity will further reduce pressure on thermal, removing need for new coal energyandcleanair.org/publication/... @manojkumarnr.bsky.social‬

Despite ongoing debate over the need for FGDs in India, the scientific evidence is clear: enforcing SO₂ norms in coal power plants (CPP) is non-negotiable. Power sector drives up to 12% of PM2.5 and transboundary impact is 16% in urban areas. Only 8% CPP have FGDs and 380 of 537 CPP exceed limits.

India power sector (FY 2024-25) Key insights: 📈 Total generation: 1,821 BU (↑5% YOY) ⚡ Generation YOY: Thermal ↑2.8%| Nuclear: ↑18.4% | Hydro: ↑10.8% | Renewables: ↑11.4% 🌡️ Peak demand met: 250.1 GW, Unmet: 0.1 GW ☀️ Renewables generation 15% high during peak demand day (↑ from 9%)