Question

Why are many thermal power plants set up near coal or oil fields?

Answer 1

Coal or Petroleum is required to heat water to produce steam for running the turbines in thermal

power plants. Cost of transportation is reduced if the thermal power plants are located near

coal or oil fields.

Answer 2

  thermal power plants need coal or oil for heating water to produce electricity, so they are set up near coal or oil field to save money which is wasted in transportation of these resources.

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