Question

What are the advantages and disadvantages of thermal power plants

Answer 1

Thermal power plants

Advantages:

• It can be located near industry.
• Transportation cost will be less as they can construct near industry.
• Set up cost is less.
• Production method is easy.

Disadvantages:

• High amount of coal is used to generate steam.
• It takes a long time in set up.
• Its maintenance cost is high.
• It pollutes near by area.