Template:Infobox power station Kothagudem Thermal Power Station is located at Paloncha in Telangana, India. The power plant has an installed capacity of 1,800 MW with 4 units in operation.[1] It is one of the coal based power plants of Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO)
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | 1 | 60 | 04-07-1966 | Shut down permanently |
| Stage I | 2 | 60 | 27-11-1966 | Shut down permanently |
| Stage II | 3 | 60 | 27-05-1967 | shut down permanently due to turbine problem |
| Stage II | 4 | 60 | 08-07-1967 | Shut down permanently |
| Stage III | 5 | 120 | 13-08-1974 | Shut down permanently |
| Stage III | 6 | 120 | 19-12-1974 | Shut down permanently |
| Stage IV | 7 | 120 | 10-03-1977 | Shut down permanently |
| Stage IV | 8 | 120 | 10-01-1978 | Shut down permanently |
| Stage V | 9 | 250 | 27-03-1997 | Running |
| Stage V | 10 | 250 | 28-02-1998 | Running |
| Stage VI | 11 | 500 | 26-06-2011 | Running |
| Stage VII | 12 | 800 | 19-05-2018 [2] | Running. |
In January 2012, it was reported that the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to build additional unit with capacity of 800 MW.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP to increase capacity in 3 power plants. Industry Monitor Energy. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ↑ 800 MW Kothagudem thermal power station begins trial generation. The Hindu Business Line(1 July 2018). Retrieved 1 December 2020.