July 2023 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has launched a $1.4 billion fund to support sustainable projects in 88 countries, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). India’s bioenergy sector is one of the beneficiaries of the fund, with a project to produce...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The NISAR program, developed by NASA and ISRO, uses a dual-frequency radar system to map the globe every 12 days. Scientists are assessing forest biomass in Shivamogga, Nilambur, and Hoshangabad to calibrate NISAR’s mapping. The study, led by KUFOS, integrates Lidar, optical, and...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz CSIR transferred beta glucosidase enzyme production technology to Sarthak Metals Ltd., using filamentous fungus and solid-state fermentation .The enzyme boosts lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysis by 30%, enhancing biofuel efficiency and supporting 2G ethanol projects. It has additional applications in textiles, detergents, and organic synthesis....
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Green hydrogen, produced using renewable electricity, offers a carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels in industries like steel, shipping, and trucking, with India well-positioned to lead globally. India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission allocates INR 197 billion to achieve 5 million metric tonnes annually by...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Budget 2024 has allocated Rs 150 crore for the collection of biomass, which is a key feedstock for compressed biogas (CBG) production. The industry executives warmly welcome the financial assistance as it will help overcome one of the main challenges of CBG...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz VA Tech Wabag and Peak Sustainability Ventures signed an MoU to establish 100 bio-CNG plants using methane from sewage treatment. The project aims to produce 73 million kgs of bio-CNG annually. WABAG will manage execution, and PEAK will provide capital and technology. To...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz SAEL, an Indian renewable energy company, has secured $1 billion from financial institutions, including Norfund, DFC, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and Tata Cleantech, to finance its biomass and solar energy portfolio. The company said it will use the funding to expand its solar...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz BHEL, a state-owned power equipment manufacturer, has won a competitive bid to set up a 2,400 MW supercritical thermal power project in Odisha for NLC India, a coal PSU. The project will use boilers with biomass co-firing capability and highly efficient pollution control...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz JANUARY 2, 2024 The researchers from Finland tested the system in different modes and found that the hybrid mode, which combines solar and heat pump operation, resulted in higher and faster drying rates than the solar-only mode. The experimental system that uses solar...
India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI) in Mysuru is piloting bioethanol and biohydrogen production from mulberry shoots and silkworm waste. The project, initiated in April 2023, has successfully produced bioethanol and is now testing biohydrogen generation. If viable, CSRTI plans to...
