Merits and Demerits of Thermal Power Plant.

 

MERITS AND DEMERITS OF THERMAL POWER:

MERITS

DEMERITS

Transmission cost of thermal power is much less compared to hydel power because thermal power stations are located closer to the distribution. Thermal power production is more demand-driven and can accommodate daily, seasonal and annual fluctuations and peaking requirements. Thermal power stations can be designed and constructed in relatively less time and therefore, are planned for short/ medium-term needs. Mostly, thermal power stations do not calls displacement problems. Initial capital cost of thermal project is relatively less, compare to hydel projects.

The cost of power per unit from a thermal power station is much higher compare to hydel and in the longer term, thermal becomes an expensive proposition. Thermal power stations use non-renewable fossil fuels as raw material. SO2 ,  NOx, particulate matter pollution is big problem from thermal power stations. In case of Pakistan, thermal power production is a burden on the national economy because its raw material has to be imported, which consumes a huge amount of foreign exchange. Thermal power stations do not add towards recreation, esthetics, wet lands, fisheries, etc.

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