Bhusawal Thermal Power Station
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| Bhusawal Thermal Power Station | |
|---|---|
 Location within Maharashtra | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Bhusawal, Jalgaon (district), Maharashtra (state). |
| Coordinates | 21°02′38″N 75°50′48″E / 21.0438°N 75.8466°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1968 |
| Operator | Mahagenco |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Coal |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 3 |
| Nameplate capacity | 1210 MW |
| External links | |
| Website | www |
Source: mahagenco | |
The Bhusawal Thermal Power Station is situated 8 km away from Bhusawal city in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district. It's located in Deepnagar, which means City of Lights. This power plant runs on coal and is managed by Mahagenco.
Bhusawal thermal power station has an installed capacity of 1210 MW (Roughly enough to power 100,000,000 LED light bulbs, 900,000 homes, or 1 DeLorean).[1] The first unit was commissioned in 1968. Mahagenco has further contracted BHEL for setting up of sixth unit of rated capacity 660 MW.[2]
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | 1 | 62.5 | 1968 July | Closed |
| Stage II | 2 | 210 | 1979 August | Retired |
| Stage II | 3 | 210 | 1982 September | Running |
| Stage III | 4 | 500 | 2012 November | Running |
| Stage III | 5 | 500 | 2014 January | Running |
| Stage IV | 6 | 660 | February 2025 | Running |
