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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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K'taka has big re plans
Karnataka has accorded sanction to 21 renewable energy (RE) projects for a combined generation capacity of 114 MW.
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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.
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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.