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Napier grass, also known as elephant grass, is a productive and versatile forage grass native to Africa and Southeast Asia. While it may be a relatively new energy crop in India, Thai farmers have been cultivating it for over 30 years, with more than 130 varieties. Let’s explore its potential for bioenergy applications: 1. Biomass Production Growth and Harvest: Napier grass is a fast-growing perennial grass that can reach a height of 10-15 feet. It can be harvested 5-6 times annually, with the first harvest occurring four months after planting, followed by subsequent harvests every two months for up to seven years. Yield: In [...]

Total Biomass Available (thousand tonnes) in India StatesWheatRiceMaizeBajraSugarcaneGroundnutRapeseedMustardArhar/TurTotal CropsAndaman & Nicobar—19.71.0—0.1———201.0Andhra Pradesh0.114407.04248.0164.0394.01619.03.0278.040012.0Arunachal Pradesh14.2322.0——2.1———751.0Assam43.67768.0212.5—56.5—344.614.212571.0Bihar10096.011571.67289.012.0646.61.7174.093.032572.0Chandigarh4.60.10.1—————5.0Chhattisgarh268.010962.0599.50.23.995.841.497.812990.0Dadra & Nagar Haveli,and Daman &Diu0.641.50.21.62.6——4.553.3Goa—157.5——2.06.5——451.7Gujarat4904.82785.11659.02421.8555.96878.0618.4945.550235.7Haryana20024.45985.557.52025.1371.78.11518.326 [...]

The Biomass Programme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India aims to support the establishment of Biomass Briquette/Pellet manufacturing plants and promote Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration projects in industries across the country. Here are the key features of this program: Briquette/Pellet Manufacturing Plants: Central Financial Assistance (CFA) is provided to project developers. The maximum CFA per plant is ₹45 Lakhs. The assistance is based on the manufacturing capacity, with ₹9 Lakhs per metric ton/hour (MTPH). Self-funded projects are also eligible for CFA. New equipment/machinery install [...]

Design and Operation: Ring Die Pellet Mills: Have a circular die with holes and rollers that rotate inside the die. They are suitable for large-scale production and are commonly used in commercial pelletization plants1. Flat Die Pellet Mills: Feature a flat die with multiple holes and rollers that press the biomass through these holes. They are more compact and suitable for small to medium production scales. Production Capacity: Ring Die: Designed for high-volume production, making them ideal for industrial use where large quantities of pellets are required. Flat Die: Better suited for smaller production volumes and are often u [...]

Napiergrass Solution: Faster Growth and Faster Moisture Removal technology by NapierGrass.in. Problem: Napiergrass has high moisture content (70%), hindering storage, transportation, and further processing. Solution: 1.   Fast-growing Napiergrass varieties: Explore and utilize faster-growing Napiergrass varieties to increase production efficiency. 2.   Moisture reduction: Implement a cost-effective and efficient method by NapierGrass.in using Dewatering Press can be removed cheaply and easily to remove 50% of moisture, significantly improving Napiergrass utilization. Benefits: Reduced storage and transportation costs: Lo [...]