In the world of biomass supply chains, a bio-hub is much more than a physical location. It’s a strategic nerve center that connects biomass feedstock to the markets and industries that need them. In the global push toward a greener economy, understanding the role and business model of bio-hubs is… Continue reading
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
Biomass facility operators manage an unusually interconnected operation: fuel handling, combustion or conversion, energy recovery, pollution controls, emissions monitoring, equipment maintenance, and environmental reporting all have to work together. Yet many biomass facilities still manage these functions through systems installed at different times, for different purposes, with limited communication between… Continue reading
Biomass harvesting and collection is an important step involving gathering and removal of the biomass from the agricultural field which is dependent on the state of biomass, i.e. grass, woody, or crop residue. The moisture content and the end-use of biomass also affect the way biomass is collected. For agricultural… Continue reading
Why are wood stoves selling like crazy? Most assume it’s the sustainability factor of energy-efficient stoves. But there’s more to the new surge of interest in them than that. Yes, wood-burning stoves offer an efficient way to produce heat, but they also look great, are affordable, and come in a… 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
Biomass is one of the oldest and simplest ways of getting heat and energy, and it’s starting to make a comeback due to its status as renewable resource. Some, however, aren’t so sure that using more of it would be good for our environment. So, how sustainable is biomass energy… Continue reading
The world is changing. We’ve come a long way from the days when the only option for fuel was the fossil-fueled version. Biofuel is one of the most attractive renewable energy sources that is making significant contribution to the global energy mix. As time progresses, we’ll see biofuels contributing more… Continue reading