To prevent air pollution due to the burning of farm stubble and reduce the carbon footprint of thermal power plants, the Ministry of Power has decided to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass. This would further support the country’s target to move towards cleaner energy sources. The mission will work towards...
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Tag: biomass
Powering Prospects
Despite several significant achievements like increased power generation, an integrated one nation one grid, introduction of Smart Grid, and diversification into renewable energy sources
Biomass power generation industry attracts investments of over Rs.600 crore´ every year´
Biomass-based power generation is renewable, widely available, carbon-neutral technology and has the potential to provide significant employment and income generation in the rural areas.
Powering India Green
Increasing energy demand, climatic change, government initiatives and abundant untapped natural resources have been the key drivers behind the country´s movement towards renewable energy.
World Bank asks nations to step up energy investments
A World Bank report has stated that as many as 1.2 billion people - almost the population of India - don't have access to electricity and 2.8 billion have to rely on wood or other biomass to cook and heat their homes. The report is first in a series to monitor progress of the three objectives - full energy access, doubling energy efficiency and renewables - of the UN's Sustainable Energy-for-All initiative.
National biomass mission
The Union Government plans to launch a national mission on biomass on the lines of the programme to promote solar energy in the country.
K'taka has big re plans
Karnataka has accorded sanction to 21 renewable energy (RE) projects for a combined generation capacity of 114 MW.
High bets on geothermal
The government is readying a policy on geothermal energy. Companies planning to encash on it are Tata Power, Thermax and GeoSyndicate.
Biomass can meet all power requirement of Haryana
According to a study conducted by the Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (Hareda), about 1,019 MW of power is enough to make Haryana self-reliant.




