Report on fly ash generation at coal/lignite based thermal power stations and its utilization in the country for the year 2010-11
Central Electricity Authority is monitoring fly ash generation and its utilization at coal/ lignite based thermal power stations in the country since 1996 on behalf of Ministry of Power. Data on fly ash generation and utilization including modes of utilization is obtained from thermal power stations on half yearly and yearly basis. The data obtained is analyzed and a report bringing out the status of fly ash generation and its utilization is prepared. The Report is submitted to Ministry of Power and Ministry of Environment and Forest. Fly ash generation & utilization data for the year 2010-11 has been received from 88 (Eighty eight) coal/lignite based thermal power stations of various power utilities in the country with a total installed capacity of about 80,458 MW. Data received has been analyzed to derive conclusions on present status of fly ash utilization.