Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

(Biomass Division)

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Scheme:          Biomass Gasifier programme for: 

·        Off-grid power projects for meeting unmet demand of electricity in electrified villages; and

·        Grid interactive MW level power project with 100% producer gas  engine

 Objectives:     Biomass gasifier programme is being implementing with the following main objectives: 

·        To deploy biomass gasifier systems for meeting unmet demand of electricity in villages.

·        To take up demonstration projects for 100% producer gas engine, coupled with gasifier for off grid and grid power operation.

·       To support and this enlarge activities, through awareness creation, publicity measures, seminars/workshops/ business meets/ training programme etc. 

Implementation Strategy: 

The programme is implemented through State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) with the involvement of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), Co-operative, Panchayats, NGOs, manufactures or entrepreneurs etc. CFA is routed through SNAs. 

Central Financial Assistance (CFA): 

Central Financial Assistance (CFA) is provided during 2005-06 as per the pattern applicable during 2003-04, are briefly stated below: 

·        Rs.1.50 lakh / 100 kWe on pro rata basis or in multiples thereof for electrical application with duel fuel diesel engines and water pumping,

·        Rs.15.00 lakh / 100 kWe on pro rata basis or in multiples thereof for village level electrical application with 100% producer gas engines.

·        Rs.15.00 lakh / 100 kWe on pro rata basis or in multiples thereof for grid interactive biomass gasifier based power projects with 100% producer gas engines.

·        Rs.10.00 lakh / 100 kWe on pro rata basis or in multiples thereof for projects involving 100% gas engines alone.

·        20% higher CFA is provided for such project in all special category states and Islands.

·        The balance cost is to be met by the user states agency, entrepreneur etc.

·        CFA is also provided for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPRs), organization of seminars, business meets, workshops, training programme etc.

Pattern of Release of funds:

·        1^st  installment of 20% of CFA along with sanction letter

·        2^nd installment of 50% of CFA on supply of equipment at site

·        3^rd installment  of 30% of CFA on erection & commissioning and after three months / 1000 hours of trouble free operation of the whole system and submission of audited statement of expenditure and utilization certificate. 

Beneficiaries:             Mainly individual households & village community. 

Other Beneficiaries: Cottage industries, small scale industries, public utility etc.

Benefits:            Off-grid power for meeting unmet demand of electricity in electrified villages; and Grid interactive MW level power project with 100% producer gas engine with locally available woody and non-woody biomass resources. 

Other Benefits: To meet electricity needs for water pumping and other electrical applications on decentralized basis from various types of woody and non-woody biomass available in villages.   

 Details:            

a.            Eligibility criteria:  

The programme is implemented through State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) with the involvement of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), Co-operative, Panchayats, NGOs, manufactures or entrepreneurs etc.  

b.         How to avail:  

The projects to be taken up by any village level organization, Panchayats, institution, private entrepreneurs, industries, etc. in rural areas other than the industries and commercial establishments covered under urban, industrial and commercial applications (UICA) programmes. The proposals have to be submitted in the prescribed format to the concerned State Nodal agencies who in turn would forward to the Ministry with their recommendations for seeking Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the scheme (Annexure-I or Annexure-II). The Joint Commissioning Report to be submitted as per Annexure-III. The Terms & Conditions of the grant provided are given at Annexure-IV. 

 Budget Estimate 2007-08: 

Rs.2.25 crore for other states

Rs.1.00 crore for North East 

Physical Target 2007-08: 

                        3 MW equivalents biomass gasifier systems for electrical applications. 

Contact Person: Shri K.P. Sukumaran, Adviser (Telefax: 011-2436 0359, 

E-mail: kpsukumaran119@gmail.com)

Dr. D.K. Khare, Director (Telefax: 011-2436 3402, E-mail: dkkhare@hub.nic.in)