How coal fired power plant generate?

Answer 1

Coal is burned to create heat - high volume, steady heat. The heat boils water. The steam from the boiling water drives a large turbine. The turbine is connected to a large generator. The generator creates electrical power. Coal is not the most efficient way to do this, but it is the cheapest in many localities, plus it is "in place" - which saves the high cost of converting to a more efficient or environmentally safe method.