| Power Station
|
Rank
|
Efficiency
|
Rank
|
Losses
|
| Steam Power station |
4 |
This is plant is ≈ 25% efficient. |
4 |
This is due to Boiler remaining in operation even if turbine is switched off.
|
| Hydro Power station |
1 |
This is plant is ≈ 85% efficient. |
1 |
This Plant has no stand-by losses
|
| Diesel Power station |
3 |
This is plant is ≈ 35% efficient. |
2 |
This Plant has lesser stand-by losses
|
| Nuclear Power station |
2 |
This is plant is ≈ 55% efficient |
3 |
This Plant has less stand-by losses
|
