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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
MNRE updates biomass and waste-to-energy guidelines, links subsidies to plant performance
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised guidelines for the Biomass and Waste-to-Energy (WtE) programmes under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme. The updates simplify compliance and tie financial support to actual plant performance. Biomass programme: Eased requirements, performance-based subsidy Effective for FY 2021–22 to 2025–26, the new Biomass Programme norms reduce documentation and relax approval procedures. Developers of briquette and pellet plants are no longer required to submit multiple clearances or long-term sale contracts; a general sale agreement now suffices. SCADA systems are no longer mandatory for monitoring. Developers may opt for IoT-based solutions or submit quarterly performance data. Central Financial Assistance (CFA) will be disbursed based on operational efficiency. Plants running above 80 per cent efficiency will receive full assistance; others will be supported on a pro-rata basis. The inspection window is now 18 months from commissioning or in-principle approval, whichever is later, with provisions for extension. The operational benchmark has been lowered—from three days at 80 per cent capacity for 16 hours a day to a continuous 10-hour run—to validate plant capacity. Biomass pellet producers in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and NCR districts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh can choose between MNRE or CPCB support. Waste-to-Energy programme: Staggered CFA, simplified inspections Under the revised WtE guidelines, 50 per cent of the CFA will be released upon securing Consent to Operate from the State Pollution Control Board, against a bank guarantee. The remainder will follow after the project reaches 80 per cent of its rated or CFA-eligible capacity. If this is not achieved, support will be offered on a pro-rata basis; projects operating below a 50 per cent plant load factor will receive no subsidy. Joint inspections will now be led by the National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE), along with SNAs, Biogas Technology Development Centres, or empanelled bodies. Only one inspection will be required for those not availing advance CFA. Developers have 18 months from commissioning or in-principle approval to claim the subsidy. According to the Ministry, these changes are aimed at improving bioenergy adoption , agricultural residue management, and renewable energy deployment .
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IoT is key to tackling the energy transition challenge across the power industry
The energy transition requires a major shift in the power industry, including reducing fossil fuels in favour of cleaner energy, upscaling renewables, and modernising grids. Technological developments and government policies—through regulatory frameworks and financial incentives—are driving this transition. Amid declining renewable project costs, power companies globally are investing significantly to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy. The Internet of Things (IoT), which describes the use of connected sensors and actuators to control and monitor the environment, the things that move within it, and the people that act within it, will be key to tackling the energy transition challenge across the power industry. The IoT plays a crucial role in integrating intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind into existing grids at scale. IoT devices can provide real-time, granular data on renewable generation and environmental conditions. IoT-based automated demand response systems enable dynamic adjustments to energy consumption based on these factors, enhancing grid stability while minimising reliance on backup fossil fuel sources. AI forecasting models can also process live and historical data collected by IoT sensors to improve the accuracy of renewable generation predictions, enabling grid operators to optimise dispatch and manage reserves more effectively. The IoT will be vital for integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as rooftop solar panels, home batteries, and EVs into existing grids, transforming them into highly decentralised, two-way networks. IoT sensors embedded throughout distribution networks can provide visibility into real-time energy flows to and from these resources, enabling localised balancing of supply and demand as renewable penetration increases. The IoT will facilitate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services as EVs evolve into mobile energy storage units, managing bidirectional energy flows and optimising charging schedules. Maintaining renewable assets is typically more difficult and resource-intensive than centralised thermal power plants due to their dispersed nature, broad geographical reach, large structural components (in the case of wind turbines), and potentially harsh environments. IoT-based predictive maintenance systems enable continuous remote operational monitoring of renewable assets dispersed over large areas, helping identify issues before they escalate into costly failures. IoT-enabled drones and robots can perform routine O&M of renewable assets at speed and scale, which may otherwise prove financially or logistically expensive with traditional methods. Data from IoT-enabled drones and robots can also help create digital twins of physical infrastructure, supporting the broader digitalisation of power systems. These virtual replicas enhance scenario planning, maintenance scheduling, and investment strategies, helping make the energy transition more cost-effective and reliable. "IoT is key to tackling the energy transition challenge across the power industry" was originally created and published by Energy Monitor, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
