India’s bioenergy segment is evolving rapidly as the country makes efforts to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and incorporate more renewables across power, transport and other industries. The segment has witnessed the introduction […]
In recent times, meeting carbon neutrality targets has become a priority for many countries. This holds true for India as well, with the country committing to achieving net zero emissions by 2070. Bioenergy can play […]
India has a high untapped bioenergy potential. Some of the bottlenecks that have impeded segment growth are feedstock supply issues, high capital requirement and techno-economic barriers. However, the past few months have witnessed a host […]
By Sarthak Takyar Policymakers have been proactive in introducing policies and regulations in the renewable energy space. They have been working extensively on all renewable energy segments to achieve the ambitious goals that have been […]
In India, most of the power is generated by coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs). Thermal-based generation gives rise to carbon emissions, sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, along with suspended particulate matter, thereby polluting […]
In India, majority of power generation is through coal-based thermal power plants. Thermal-based generation gives rise to carbon emissions, Sox, Nox emissions, along with suspended particulate matter, thereby polluting the environment. As per the Paris […]
MNRE has continued the National Bioenergy Programme for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The programme has been recommended for implementation in two phases. The Phase-I of the programme has been approved with a budget […]
By Devangshu Datta Stubble burning across north India, especially in Punjab and Haryana, is a primary cause of high air pollution in the winter. There are economic reasons for this practice. It is literally a […]
By Dr Pradip D. Narale, Deepak Kumar, and Ayush Ranjan, College of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology, Central Agricultural University, Imphal Bioenergy is the energy derived from biomass and is a renewable form of energy. […]
Geopolitical developments in recent years and months have left most nations staring at an energy crisis. The energy security of countries has traditionally hinged on the oil and gas sector and will continue to do […]
Coal-based capacity is the largest contributor to power generation in India, with a share of 70.2 per cent as of 2021-22. This demonstrates a great reliance on coal, which is undergoing shortage issues. Another drawback […]
The world is changing and so is the way of business. Today, companies no more just look at squeezing costs, driving volumes and tapping resources. Instead, they are keen on rethinking their business models and […]
Renewable energy-based mini-grids and microgrids are an effective and reliable source of power, especially in off-grid remote locations. Husk Power Systems is one of those select few players in the mini-grids space that have achieved […]
India will have to reduce net emissions by an average of 0.2 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent per year over the next 30 years in order to reach net zero emissions. For carbon offsetting and carbon […]
Bioenergy provides a clean alternative to meet the energy needs by using naturally sourced green feedstock. Although the country’s bioenergy target for 2022 has been met, there is still a large untapped potential present. There […]
The western state of Gujarat can be called a clean energy trendsetter amongst Indian states. An early mover in India’s renewable energy space, Gujarat is now one of the leading states in terms of solar […]
With a growing population of more than 1.3 billion, India’s appetite for fuel is massive. To satiate the demand, the country imports close to 85 per cent of its crude oil requirements. Oil has gained […]
Incorporated in 2011, Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited (PRESPL) is engaged in biomass aggregation, supply chain management, and delivery of bioenergy and renewable steam to several companies across India. In August 2021, under PRESPL’s […]
The industrial requirement for clean fuel has been rising with the increasing government push to switch to clean energy alternatives. Large industries such as tyres, fast moving consumer goods, and chemicals and pharmaceuticals, as well as […]
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