Coal power involves burning pulverized coal in a boiler to generate steam, which then drives turbines to produce electricity.
Historically provided reliable baseload power with established infrastructure.
Coal is crushed into fine particles and burned in a furnace. The heat from the combustion raises water to high-pressure steam, which is directed through pipes to drive turbine blades, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy that generates electricity.
Coal mines extract and process coal for use in power plants. Power plant construction involves building boilers, turbines, and associated equipment.
Mining operations extract raw coal, which is transported to the power plant where it undergoes processing before being burned in a boiler.
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