India Set to Produce 300MW of Biomass Power
INDIA - Five projects with a combined installed capacity of 300MW are being lined up in Punjab.

Biomass Holds Solution Say Scientists
INDIA - While the nation stays focussed on nuclear energy, two scientists have suggested that India should look at production of decentralised biomass energy for ensuring energy security,...

Plan to Generate Decentralised Biomass Energy
INDIA - A plan to provide decentralised biomass energy in order to meet the electricity needs of rural and small and medium industry is underway for the past two years.

Green Planet Energy Invest in Punjab
INDIA - Green Planet Energy Private Limited is to invest 9.6 billion rupees (US$228/€145 million) on setting up 14 biomass power projects in the Indian state of Punjab.

Ban on Use of Coir for Biomass Generation
TAMIL NADU - Federation of Tamil Nadu State Coir Associations demanded a total ban on use of coconut husk, main raw material for coir industries, for biomass power generation as it...

India to add 1700MW of biomass co-generation by 2012
INDIA - Under its 11th Plan period (2007-2012), the government of India aims to add 1,700 MW capacity through biomass and bagasse cogeneration in various states, including Maharashtra,...

India prepares 'Biomass Atlas' to map and tap bioenergy potential
INDIA - India is implementing one of the world’s largest programmes in renewable energy. The country ranks second in the world for biogas utilization and fifth in wind power. But the...