What is a diesel power plant?
A diesel power plant or station is a non-renewable energy source that generates electricity using diesel fuel.
The diesel power plant serve as primary power sources due to the lack of connectivity to the national grid. Also, it comes in many forms, such as backup units, remote area plants, standalone systems, diesel generators, engine power stations, hybrid plants, and industrial plants.
Now, I am highlighting the list of diesel power plants in India, including their capacity, established year, location, and owner/operator details.
List of Diesel Power Plants in India with Capacity
According to the latest data from 2024, the power plants are listed below.
| # | Diesel Power Plants | Established Year | Plant Location | Capacity | Sector (Owner or Operator) |
| 01 | Havelock Diesel Power Plant | 1999 | Havelock Island, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 21.28 MW | Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| 02 | Bambooflat Diesel Power Plant | 2002 | Bambooflat, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 20 MW | Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| 03 | South Andaman Diesel Power Plant | 1998 | South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 15 MW | Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| 04 | Phoenix Bay Diesel Power Plant | 1997 | Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 15 MW | Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| 05 | Kavaratti Diesel Power Plant | 2001 | Kavaratti, Lakshadweep | 12 MW | Lakshadweep Energy Development Agency (LEDA) |
| 06 | Agatti Diesel Power Plant | 2003 | Agatti Island, Lakshadweep | 10 MW | Lakshadweep Energy Development Agency (LEDA) |
| 07 | Mayabunder Diesel Power Plant | 2004 | North Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 10 MW | Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| 08 | Rangat Diesel Power Plant | 2005 | Middle Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 9.7 MW | Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| 09 | Diglipur Diesel Power Plant | 2006 | North Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 9.3 MW | Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| 10 | Minicoy Diesel Power Plant | 2004 | Minicoy, Lakshadweep | 8 MW | Lakshadweep Energy Development Agency (LEDA) |
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All the above diesel power plants are located in remote areas, mainly the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
The following faq are related:
Based on the type of fuel used, diesel power plants can be classified into several categories such as:
Petroleum diesel power plants,
Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) power plants,
Biodiesel power plants,
Renewable diesel power plants,
Synthetic diesel power plants,
Heavy fuel oil (HFO) power plants, and
Dual-fuel diesel power plants.
For bio-diesel production, plants such as soybean, rapeseed/canola, palm oil, jatropha, sunflower, and algae are used.
The useful components of a diesel power plant are a diesel engine, generator, fuel system, cooling system, lubrication system, exhaust system, control panel, battery system, electrical switchgear, ventilation system, and cooling tower.
The high speed of a diesel engine is 1,000 to 4,000 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).
A diesel power plant operates on the Diesel Cycle. This cycle is also known as the Constant Pressure Cycle
If you have any doubts or queries regarding the diesel power station, please drop the comment below.
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