Khaperkheda power station

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Khaperkheda power station is an existing 1340-megawatt (MW) coal plant in Maharashtra, India.

Location

The plant is located north of Nagpur in Maharashtra.

Background

Khaperkheda power station has four units:

• Unit 1 - 210 MW - 1989
• Unit 2 - 210 MW - 1990
• Unit 3 - 210 MW - 2000
• Unit 4 - 210 MW - 2001
• Unit 5 - 500 MW - 2011

The plant is owned by the Maharashtra government owned company Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL).

According to the India Central Electricity Authority, Unit 5 was "commissioned successfully (Full load)" in August, 2011.

Project Details

Sponsor: Maharashtra State Power Generation Company
Location: Khaperkheda village, Nagpur district, Maharashtra
Coordinates: 21.2818, 79.116 (exact)
Status: Operating
Nameplate capacity: 1340 MW
Type: Subcritical
Projected in service: Unit 5 commissioned August 2011
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Coal Source:
Estimated annual CO₂: 2,956,850
Source of financing:

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