Contributing , featuring units modernized for better efficiency.
A high-performance plant with capacity (5 x 210 MW units). Kolaghat Thermal Power Station Power station OpenMidnapore, Kolaghat, West Bengal, India The oldest plant in the fleet, contributing 840 MW . Santaldih Thermal Power Station(STPS) Power station OpenSantaldih, S.T. Power Project Town, West Bengal, India A steady producer with 500 MW capacity. Bandel Thermal Power Station (BTPS) Thermal power plant OpenBandapara, West Bengal, India
While WBPDCL manages internal data through platforms like Gentrack , public real-time monitoring is typically accessible through national and state-level dashboards:
In addition to thermal power, WBPDCL has reached , with major projects like a 200 MW floating solar plant planned at the Bakreswar dam. How to Monitor Real-Time Generation
The flagship station with a capacity of , including a newly commissioned 660 MW supercritical unit. Bakreshwar Thermal Power Station Power station OpenSadaipur, West Bengal, India
The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) is the backbone of power generation in West Bengal, managing a robust fleet of thermal and renewable assets to meet the state's growing energy needs. Efficiently tracking "real-time generation" is critical for grid stability, allowing operators to balance immediate supply with fluctuating demand. Core Assets Driving WBPDCL Generation
The NPP hosts a Daily Generation Dashboard that tracks performance metrics for central and state utilities, including WBPDCL's plant-wise contribution.
This platform provides a live snapshot of West Bengal’s total demand and current shortage. You can view real-time state data on the Vidyut PRAVAH dashboard .