Coal-Fired Generation Rehabilitation

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The objective of the Coal Fired Generation Rehabilitation Project for India is to improve energy efficiency of selected coal-fired power generation units through renovation and modernization (R&M) and improved operations and maintenance (O&M). The global environmental objective of the project is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficient rehabilitation of coal-fired power plants. There are two components to the project, the first component being Energy Efficient Renovation and Modernization (EE R&M) pilots. This component will renovate and modernize 640 Mega Watts (MW) of old coal-fired power generation capacity to demonstrate energy efficient rehabilitation approaches. Energy efficient R&M of generation units will go beyond the typical Indian practice, of restoring original generation capacity, life-extension, and improving availability, by also modifying (or replacing) some equipment and systems to enable the unit to operate with higher fuel efficiency. This component will also explore and demonstrate approaches for successful implementation of R&M projects (with a focus on energy efficiency) by addressing barriers, including through early identification and mitigation of risks. Finally, the second component is the technical assistance. The technical assistance component of the project is aimed at providing support in implementation of EE R&M pilots, developing a pipeline of EE R&M interventions, addressing barriers to EE R&M projects and strengthening institutional capacities of implementing agencies for improved operation and maintenance practices.