Biomass, Bio-gas & Biofuel (for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam)

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Giri Prasad

This lesson begins with the definition of the three concepts that are covered in this lesson. Examples of Biomass materials like straw, cotton stalk, rice husk etc are stated. A brief overview of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is given. Details about the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency are also given. The advantages, the process of generation of power through combustion, cogeneration etc are also thrown light upon. The lesson further explains the advantages of biofuel, the provisions of the National Policy on Biofuels that was formulated in the year 2009. The lesson ends by covering the concept of bio-gas.