Biomass Briquettes in India

There is a huge shortage of Coal, Natural Gases, Kerosene, Diesel, Lignite etc. But the Prices of these fuels are very high. Due to the high increasing demand of energy, people started showing interested in Biomass Briquettes. The Biomass Briquettes are eco-friendly and renewable energy in our Country. It is also used in bulk quantity in Developed countries. So, we can say that there will be worldwide necessity of Biomass Briquettes to fulfill the alternate source of other fuels. Previously it was used as an option to the fuel but in improper way. Now-a-day it is the basic fuels for the Industries. The Biomass Briquettes fulfill the necessity of fuels, giving best results and also available at cheaper rate than any other fuels. Developed countries are aggressive user of these briquettes in terms of alternate source of energy is concerned.

What are Biomass Briquettes?

Biomass Briquettes are made off the Agriculture Waste, Forestry Waste and Industrial Waste. It is been converted into solid cylindrical shape. The major residues which can be used are, Rice Husk, Coffee Husk, Coir Pitch, Jute Sticks, Sugarcane Baggasse, Groundnut Shell, Mustard Stalks, Cotton Stalks, Sawdust, Caster Seed Shells / Stalk, Wood Chips, Bamboo Dust, Tobacco Waste, Tea Waste, Paddy Straw, Wheat Straw, Sunflower Stalk, Palm Husk, Soyabean Husk, Veneer Residues, Barks & Straws, Forestry waste, Seeds Cases etc. Briquettes are only the bindings. Means it is made from residues and gives high calorific value cal/kg. The Technology that binds the wastage is called the Binder less Technology. It does not required any kind of Binder or Chemical / Adhesive. Many of the developing countries have now diversified to promote this technology, because it has low pollution and easy in use. Also in India it is very fast moving product, as States Government also are encouraging this Industry by giving incentives to the manufacturer, plant holder and Briquettes user. Briquettes are widely used for steam generation in boilers, heating purpose etc. As a fuel, Biomass Briquettes / White Coal are giving best results.