Biomass Pellet Consumption Boosting in India
India has recently taken significant steps to boost the use of biomass pellets in coal-fired power plants. Let me share some key points: Mandatory Co-Firing Policy:The revised biomass policy mandates that 5% of biomass pellets be co-fired in thermal power plants (TPPs) starting from the fiscal year 2024-25. This obligation will increase to 7% from the fiscal year 2025-26. Types of Biomass: The policy encourages the use of various agro residues for making biomass pellets. These include:Agro-residue obtained from crops like Paddy, Soya, Arhar, Gwar, Cotton, Gram, Jawar, Bajra, Moong, Mustard, Sesame, Til, Maize, Sunflo [...]