advantages and disadvantage of thermal power plant class 10. 5to 8 points
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Advantages of thermal power plant are:
1. Thermal power station has less initial cost as compared to hydro-electric generating station.
2. It requires less space as compared to the hydro-electric power station.
3. The fuel cost is less as compared to gas.
4. Hung amount of power can be generated by TPS.
5. The cost of generation is less as compared to diesel power station.
Disadvantages of thermal power plant are:
1. The running cost of thermal power station is more as compared to hydro power station.
2. It pollutes the atmosphere due to production of large amount of smoke and fumes.
3. Maintenance cost is more.
4. Skilled persons are required for erecting and maintaining the power station.
5. Land requirement is more for storage of coal and ash.