Question

Why are thermal power plants set up near coal or Oilfield?

Answer 1

Thermal Power Plant

1. A thermal power plant is a plant that burns fossil fuels such as coal and oil to produce heat energy that is later transformed into electrical energy.
2. The fuel is burnt to convert water to steam which is then passed through a turbine which is connected to a generator.

Location of coal or oil field

1. Thermal power plants require coal and oil, which are burned to generate electricity.
2. This means the thermal power plants require a constant supply of coal or oil.
3. In order to fulfill the demands of the power and keep the transport cost low the thermal power plants are set up near a coal or oil field.