Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station is Rajasthan's first super thermal power station. It is located 27 km away from Suratgarh town in Ganganagar district. The power plant is operated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL). The power plant has 6 units that can produce 250 megawatt and 2 units can produce 660 MW.
Awards The plant received a gold shield on 8 August 2004 from Hon'ble President for consistently outstanding performance during the years 2000 to 2004. It also received a bronze shield from Hon' Prime Minister for outstanding performance during the years 2005 and 2006.
Installed capacity Following is the unit wise capacity of the plant. Stage Unit Number Installed Capacity (MW) Date of Commissioning Status Stage I 1 250 May 1998 Running Stage I 2 250 March 2000 Running Stage II 3 250 October 2001 Running Stage II 4 250 March 2002 Running Stage III 5 250 June 2003 Running Stage IV 6 250 March 2009 RunningStage V 7 660 March 2016 RunningStage V 8 660 2016 Running
See also
Kota Super Thermal Power Plant Giral Lignite Power Plant Chhabra Thermal Power Plant Ramgarh Gas Thermal Power Station
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