Chandrapura power station

The Chandrapura power station is an existing 1250-megawatt (MW) coal fired power station at Chandrapura in Bokaro district in the state of Jharkhand, India.

Location
The photo shows the six older units on the right and the two newer units on the left. The power complex is located at Chandrapura in Bokaro district.

Background
The first six generating units of the Chandrapura power station were commissioned from 1964-1979. Phase 2 of the power station saw a further 500MW of capacity added with the commissioning of two 250MW generating units in July and November 2011.

Project Details
Sponsor: Damodar Valley Corporation Location: Chandrapura, Bokaro district, Jharkhand Coordinates: 23.7412565, 86.1202088 (Units 6 & 7); 23.7381359, 86.127145 (Units 1-5) - (exact) Status: Operating Nameplate capacity: 1250 MW Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:
 * Unit 1: 130 MW (1964)
 * Unit 2: 130 MW (1964)
 * Unit 3: 130 MW (1968)
 * Unit 4: 120 MW (1974)
 * Unit 5: 120 MW (1975)
 * Unit 6: 120 MW (1979)
 * Unit 7: 250 MW (2011)
 * Unit 8: 250 MW (2011)

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