Indian Biomass potential is estimated at 18000 MW

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A recent survey by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Indian Biomass Resource Atlas estimates farm waste generated in India is around 120-150 million tonnes every year. These farm waste could be used to generate 18000 MW of power using energy efficient boilers. As of now, around 200 thermal projects use biofuels and generate 1870 MW of power. Further, 170 projects are in the pipeline, which could add another 2170 MW of power.

Already, Indian government through its ministry and IREDA provides subsidies to promote biomass projects and other fiscal incentives like concession in custom duty for importing machinery, exise duty exemption. State governments too provide preferential tariff on purchase of power from these projects.