Every paddy straw CBG plant in India runs two reactors. One is engineered, insured and watched around the clock. The other stands in the open yard beyond the weighbridge, and almost nobody has ever put a thermometer into it. Dr. Srinivas Kasulla, Director of Tattva Engineering Systems LLP, believes the… Continue reading
Biomass project developers face a difficult challenge: turning a promising renewable energy concept into a permitted, financially viable construction project. Securing land, evaluating feedstock availability, satisfying environmental requirements, and coordinating multiple approvals can take considerable time. A project may look attractive on paper yet struggle when confronted with local regulations,… Continue reading
Most, if not all of Europe has a suitable climate for biogas production. The specific type of system depends on the regional climate. Regions with harsher winters may rely more on animal waste and other readily available materials compared to warmer climates, which may have access to more crop waste or organic… Continue reading
We know fossil fuels are a finite resource and that burning them is terrible for the environment, but modern technology doesn’t offer much in the way of alternatives. Biogas is often touted as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, but it isn’t always as green as it seems to be…. Continue reading
Biomass energy energy is a renewable energy source derived from biological materials, such as plants, animals, and their byproducts. It has been used for thousands of years, dating back to the use of wood for heating and cooking. Today, biomass energy has evolved into a diverse and rapidly growing industry,… Continue reading
When the commissioning crew flies home and the digester clock begins its twenty year run, one kind of professional steps forward. Dr. Srinivas Kasulla has spent a career being that person. Dr. Srinivas Kasulla learned this early. He has spent the better part of his career occupying the space between… Continue reading
The planet is already suffering because of questionable environmental practices. It is becoming increasingly necessary to find sustainable solutions to save the earth. Biomethane is counted among the best renewable energy sources because it is both renewable and eco-friendly. While it is not completely free of greenhouse gases, it does not… Continue reading
Although the conversion of agriculture wastes – cattle dung and crop residues – to biogas and digested slurry is an established and well-proven technology in India, it has been under-used, probably because until recently, firewood was easily available and chemical fertilizer was relatively affordable to most of the farmers in… Continue reading
The idea of biogas is anything but new. People have been experimenting with making biogas for many generations. Biogas is made by converting organic waste into energy. It’s a huge win for the environment because it utilizes what is otherwise considered waste, but it’s a big win for pocketbooks too…. Continue reading
Agricultural waste is the most prolific feedstock for anaerobic digestion plants worldwide. A wide range of crop wastes can be used for biogas production, including straw, husk, bagasse, corn cob, wood wastes etc. The key factors driving the anaerobic digestion of agricultural wastes are physico-chemical properties, pretreatment process, C:N ratio,… Continue reading