Thermax: Putting best foot forward to help reduce carbon footprintThermax is leading the way in sustainable industrial growth. The company focuses on climate-aligned strategies and decarbonizing manufactur...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Can IIT Bombay’s leaf-to-gas technology help tackle India’s LPG crisis? Know how it worksIIT Bombay has pioneered a patented biomass gasification technology, transforming dry leaf waste into cooking fuel. This innovation signifi...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Bioenergy to play pivotal role in decarbonising MSMEs: Shripad NaikIndia's clean energy journey is gaining momentum. Bioenergy is now a key pillar, moving beyond electricity. It helps rural livelihoods, was...
19 Jan, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
For net-zero, we need more waste-to-energy plants, decentralised biobank storage: Sangita M Kasture, Scientist ‘G’, MNREIndia’s National Bioenergy Programme addresses environmental issues, empowers rural communities, and seeks to replace imported fossil fuels...
22 May, 2025, 04.10 PM IST
NTPC achieves 20 pc torrefied biomass co-firing at Tanda power plantNTPC achieves 20% torrefied biomass co-firing at Tanda thermal plant, marking a milestone in India's power sector. Torrefied biomass, akin ...
09 May, 2024, 04.29 PM IST
Around 64 percent of Delhi's winter pollution load comes from outside: StudyTransport (12 per cent), dust (seven per cent), and domestic biomass burning (six per cent) are the major sources of locally-generated poll...
09 Jun, 2022, 07.28 PM IST
View: Biomass co-firing can help India secure 50% energy from non-fossil sources by 2030Biomass co-firing can account for integrating renewable energy in coal-based power plants. It can also become carbon neutral with appropria...
05 Jan, 2022, 11.27 PM IST
Household heating, cooking behind 40% of Delhi's PM 2.5 pollution last Dec, Jan: StudyHousehold heating and cooking accounted for 40 per cent of Delhi's PM 2.5 pollution in December 2020 and January 2021, according to a new s...
17 Jun, 2021, 08.29 PM IST
Thermax bags Rs 320-crore order to set up combined heat and power plant for Assam Bio RefineryThis cogeneration plant includes two high pressure boilers of 98.5 TPH (tonnes per hour) capacity each, air pollution abatement equipment a...
02 Nov, 2020, 05.08 PM IST
- Chicken poop could replace coal in electricity generation
New York, Nov 20 (IANS) Treated excrement from chickens, turkeys and other poultry, when converted to combustible solid biomass fuel, could...
20 Nov, 2017, 12.32 PM IST
Scientists propose new 'hydricity' concept for generating round-the-clock electricityScientists have proposed a new 'hydricity' concept for round-the-clock power by not only generating electricity from solar energy but also ...
21 Dec, 2015, 01.24 PM IST
Thermax buy 33 per cent in First Energy with plans to buy up to 76 per centThermax has entered a pact to acquire 33% stake in First Energy Private Limited, an alternative energy solutions company, with an arrangeme...
15 Jul, 2015, 07.23 PM IST
New method turns biomass waste into fuelScientists, including those of Indian-origin, have developed a new method that can turn biomass waste into chemical products which can be u...
27 Dec, 2014, 02.57 PM IST
Forbes Marshall opens new manufacturing facility in ChakanWell-known boiler manufacturer company Forbes Marshall, based in Pune, has opened its new facility in Chakan.
13 Dec, 2013, 07.33 PM IST
- Government to prepare a national bio-energy mission to boost power generation from biomass
The bio-energy mission will adopt a two-phase approach, spanning the 12th Plan in Phase 1, and the 13th Plan in Phase 2.
22 Aug, 2011, 01.22 AM IST
- ADAG group's VC fund invests in cleantech firm AllGreen
Anil Ambani Group's venture capital arm Reliance Venture Asset Management has forayed into the strategic cleantech sector and announced an ...
12 Jan, 2011, 07.29 PM IST
- Govt looking for consultants to tap CDM benefits
Government has invited bids from environment consultants to tap the benefits of Clean Development Mechanism that are available for energy s...
03 Feb, 2008, 11.51 AM IST