Archive for category: Biomass

Biomass sector demands GBI

Biomass sector demands GBI

0 / May 6, 2013 2:05 pm

On the lines of the wind sector, biomass energy producers are now seeking generation-based incentive (GBI) for their projects. The Indian Biomass Power Association, a newly-formed body representing the sector, has written to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

MNRE supporting power generation from municipal solid waste

MNRE supporting power generation from municipal solid waste

0 / May 4, 2013 11:01 am

Under the programme on Energy Recovery from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) ministry has taken up five pilot projects so far in the country. This information was provided by MNRE minister, Dr Farooq

Fermentation of long-fibre substrates in biogas systems now possible with MULTIMix

Fermentation of long-fibre substrates in biogas systems now possible with MULTIMix

0 / April 22, 2013 10:03 am

WELTEC BIOPOWER, a full-service provider, has developed a rugged liquid input system which prevents outages and thus safeguards the technical stability of AD systems. Productivity is increased at the same time due to the possibility of flexibly mixing the input

Lack of steady supply of feedstock ails biomass sector: Experts

Lack of steady supply of feedstock ails biomass sector: Experts

0 / April 10, 2013 10:59 am

Owing to the lack of steady supply of feedstock, most of the 10 MW biomass power plants set up in India may close down in coming days, experts and industry people warned. In a country with almost 70 per cent

Biogas technologies in India face difficulties: Entrepreneur

Biogas technologies in India face difficulties: Entrepreneur

0 / April 8, 2013 12:17 pm

An indigenously developed biogas plant in Gujarat, the first of its kind, is reportedly being slighted in favour of more lucrative solar and wind power projects, according to Ankur Jain, managing director of Ankur Scientific Energy Technologies. “The feedstock for

Mumbai may have waste-to-energy plants

Mumbai may have waste-to-energy plants

0 / April 2, 2013 4:32 pm

One of the most populous cities in the country, Mumbai may soon have waste-to-energy plants to get rid of the garbage it generates. The city civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has invited proposals from global companies to set up

Bihar’s biomass potential is 200 MW: BREDA

Bihar’s biomass potential is 200 MW: BREDA

0 / April 1, 2013 12:14 pm

Bihar’s potential to generate power from biomass such as paddy husk is as high as 200 MW, according to the data by the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Corporation (BREDA). Setting up of biomass-based power generation plants may boost industries in

MNRE promoting rice husk based power projects for rural electrification: Farooq Abdullah

MNRE promoting rice husk based power projects for rural electrification: Farooq Abdullah

0 / March 26, 2013 10:46 am

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is promoting rice husk based off-grid power plants which generate clean energy through biomass gasifier system for lighting the rural areas of the country which are devoid of grid, according to Dr.

SGB develops Elite Jatropha Hybrids for India

SGB develops Elite Jatropha Hybrids for India

0 / March 26, 2013 10:14 am

SGB Inc. (SG Biofuels), an energy crop company delivering high performance bioenergy solutions for the renewable fuel, biomass and chemical markets, has announced it has developed elite Jatropha hybrids for India that are on track to deliver 5.5 metric tons

MNRE supporting waste-to-energy plants: Farooq Abdullah

MNRE supporting waste-to-energy plants: Farooq Abdullah

0 / March 25, 2013 10:43 am

Energy recovery from urban and industrial wastes is in its nascent stages in India, and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a programme in that regard which includes setting up of five pilot projects based on

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