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,...

Biofuels to Power India's Economic Future
INDIA - As India's economy improves relentlessly, experts are looking for ways to sustain this growth pattern and secure a reliable energy source. Recently, their eyes have turned to...

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.

Is Biogas Out of Garbage Feasible?
INDIA - While the Ernakulam district administration and the District Panchayat have been positive about adopting biogas technology as a solution to the persisting garbage menace, the...

Smoke-free Biogas the Latest Rage
INDIA - According to P.S. Raju, who is promoting biogas plants for cooking, it is possible to save abating fossil fuels and cook absolutely smoke-free with biogas.

Study: Biofuel May Marginalise Women
INDIA - According to a recent study by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, large-scale bio-fuel production may lead to marginalisation of women in rural...

Indian Biogas Agency Earns Carbon Credit
KOCHI - According to The Hindu, Andhyodaya, a non-government agency working in the field of promoting water management and non-conventional energy and social development recently organised...

Bio-fuelling the world’s hunger
INDIA - The soaring Sensex is as adrenalin to India Inc. Not many, however, seem to be unduly concerned about the galloping food prices. Almost everyone, from the Prime Minister downwards,...

Pilot plant to produce biogas established
INDIA - The Minister for Animal Husbandry, P. Geetha Jeevan, on Saturday inaugurated a pilot plant established at Sankaraperi village near here to produce biogas for running motor vehicles...

Answer is blowing in the wind
INDIA - The world has just eight years to go before it reverses its carbon consumption and CO2 emission. This has been agreed upon by 2,500 scientists writing for the Nobel-winning...

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...