Sunday, November 08, 12:02 pm IST
| Feedback
In Markets
Do you own these picks? read more
In Technology
Chinese Internet start-ups get crimped on crowded Web read more
In Trends
A US study finds that technology is not isolating people, as is perceived. read more
Cummins India, IISc tie up for biomass-based power systems
Published on Sat, Sep 09, 2006 at 09:00  |  Updated at Sat, Sep 09, 2006 at 11:54  |  Source : Moneycontrol.com

Cummins India Ltd and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have announced an agreement for commercialisation of biomass gasification power generation systems.

Under the agreement, Cummins India and IISc will jointly continue work on integrated development and release of power generation systems based on Open Down Draft biomass gasification systems developed by ABETS, IISc. Cummins India will launch a new range of generator sets, which would work on gasifiers designed using IISc technology. The generator sets will be available in a range of ratings starting from 25 kWe, and extend to multiple unit power plants over 1.5 MWe, a statement said here on Tuesday.


Biomass is a low-cost and sustainable fuel source, which uses the gasification route for power generation.

Prof P.J. Paul, IISc Bangalore, has said in the statement, "Our technology package known as `Open Top Re-burn Down Draft Biomass Gasifier' generates gas from a range of biomass that comprises forest residue, agricultural residue, bagasse, etc. The Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES) has estimated more than 1,700 MW potential for producer gas as fuel from biomass which can help power the 1.25 lakh villages unelectrified today."

                                                                      contd on page ......

Important Links Today:  Leadership Wall    Chat Calendar    The 10 List   
WE ARE 10 !
Leadership Wall

Today's Special Column

with Kishore Biyani
Future Group and the MD of Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited , Group CEO

Next Gen entrepreneurs are the future of this country

Leadership Chat

Special Chat

with Sunil Singhania
Fund Manager , Reliance MF
09 Nov- 15:30hrs

Chat Calendar

WHAT OTHERS LIKE
  • Most Read
  • Most Viewed
©Network 18, 2009. All Rights Reserved