❓ What is India’s current biomass pellet production, number of manufacturing units, daily capacity, and actual demand?
India’s biomass pellet production capacity, as of 2023, stands at approximately 7,000 tonnes per day, equating to an annual capacity of 2.5 million tonnes. This production primarily utilizes agricultural residues such as rice husks, wheat straw, and other crop residues, converting them into biomass pellets for renewable energy generation. Driven by government policies and increasing demand for clean energy, the Ministry of Power has mandated that coal-based thermal power plants co-fire biomass pellets, starting with a 5% blend from October 2022, increasing to 7% subsequently. To meet this requirement, India needs around 35 million to [...]