Overview
Venunagar Sugar is a 19.8 MW biomass power plant in India, operated by Shri Ssk Ltd. It converts agricultural residues into electricity, supporting renewable energy goals.
Venunagar Sugar is a biomass power plant located in India, with coordinates 17.7382° N, 75.3218° E. The facility has a capacity of 19.8 MW and is currently operational, owned by Shri Ssk Ltd. As a biomass plant, it contributes to India's renewable energy portfolio by utilizing agricultural waste for power generation. The plant operates under India's regulatory framework for renewable energy, including policies under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Biomass power plants in India typically use technologies like fluidized bed combustion or stoker boilers to convert biomass into electricity. The 19.8 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for biomass plants in the country. Venunagar Sugar plays a role in local energy supply and waste management, converting agricultural residues into electricity. This helps reduce open burning of crop waste and provides additional income to farmers. The plant supports India's target of 175 GW renewable capacity by 2022 and contributes to grid stability in the region.
Environmental context
Biomass power generation reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels by utilizing carbon-neutral agricultural residues. However, emissions of particulate matter and NOx can occur if not properly controlled. The plant's location in a rural area likely minimizes exposure to dense populations. India's emission standards for biomass plants are set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), requiring compliance with particulate matter limits.
Frequently asked questions
Venunagar Sugar is located in India at coordinates 17.7382° N, 75.3218° E. It operates in a rural area likely in Maharashtra or a neighboring state.
Venunagar Sugar has a capacity of 19.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale biomass power plant.
Venunagar Sugar uses biomass as its primary fuel, typically agricultural residues like sugarcane bagasse or crop waste, which are renewable and carbon-neutral.
Biomass power plants in India must comply with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) emission standards, including particulate matter limits. They also benefit from renewable energy policies under the MNRE, such as feed-in tariffs and renewable purchase obligations.
By using biomass, Venunagar Sugar reduces reliance on fossil fuels and helps manage agricultural waste, preventing open burning. It supports India's renewable energy targets and reduces net CO2 emissions.