An area develops just because it is a costal arae? Why the Konkan in Maharshtra is yet not developed? Till recently only Maharashtra was the only state with coastline that could boast of the number 1 in development that too becasue of the foundation laid down by its visionary leaders like Hon. Mr Y.B.Chavan and not because of the 'bhiayya' politicians of north with their ant-marathi bias. The major industries have their head officies in Mumbai not just because it is a port city but also because the industry friendly attitude of the govt.s of Maharshtra.
Thermal power is soon going to be replaced by other substitutes (like solar energy for small scale needs, wind energy, nuclear energy etc.) as it creates more pollution.