Operation of a biomass power plant has many advantages, including low-cost natural energy source, less expense for disposal, reduced energy consumption, and a smaller CO2 footprint. Green hydrogen, synthesis gas from the gasification of biomass or burning of biomass can be used to generate environmentally friendly electricity and heat.
About 32% of the total primary energy use in the country is derived from biomass and more than 70% of the country’s population depends upon it for their energy needs. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has realized the potential and role of biomass energy in the Indian context and has initiated a number of programs for the promotion of efficient biomass conversion technologies to be used in various sectors of the economy.