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Govt to set up National Mission on biomass use in power plants
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Last Updated: May 25, 2021, 02:32 PM IST
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The National Mission will have objectives including increasing the level of co-firing from present 5 per cent to higher levels to have a larger share of carbon neutral power generation from thermal power plants. It would also take up research and development (R&D) activity in boiler design to handle the higher amount of silica, alkalis in the biomass pellets.
The Mission would also contribute in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
The power ministry on Tuesday said it has decide to set up a National Mission on use of biomass in coal- based thermal power plants in order to address the issue of air pollution due to farm stubble burning and to reduce carbon footprints. This would further support the energy transition in the country and its target to move towards cleaner energy sources, Ministry of Power said in a statement.
Government To Set Up A Mission For Clean Thermal Power Generation Government To Set Up A Mission For Clean Thermal Power Generation Another major objectives of the national mission will be to ensure a larger share of carbon neutral power generation from the thermal power plants
Government plans to set up a national mission on biomass usage in thermal power plants
Concerned over instances of growing air pollution due to farm stubble burning, the Government has decided to set up a National Mission on use of biomass in coal based thermal power plants.
Power Ministry sources said that this step will also help in reducing carbon footprints of thermal power generation.