Question

What is the advantages and disadvantages of Thermal power plant

Answer 1

advantages:

1. generation of energy
2. helps the industries

disadvantages:

1. displaces the local tribals
2. the forest land is cleared
3. pollution

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

ADVANTAGES:

1. They help in producing electricity.

2. Requires less space compared to a hydro-electric project

3. Cost of generation is less as compared to diesel power station.

4. Same heat could be reused.

DISADVANTAGES:

1. Pollutes the atmosphere due to generation of large amount of smoke.

2. Maintenance cost is high.

3. Skilled persons are required for operation of thermal power plants.

4. Low overall efficiency