Question

how do we reduce the use of thermal power​

Answer 1

Answer:

The government has initiated several measures to reduce pollution caused by thermal plants. It has been decided that coal fired capacity addition in 13th plan shall be through supercritical units only. Ultra mega power plants are based on super critical technology," Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said.

He said the government has approved automatic transfer of coal linkage from inefficient power plants to new supercritical plants subject to certain conditions to promote setting up of supercritical units in place of old ones.