Renewable Energy_N.Barathi_Bamboo energy plantations in India
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This document discusses bamboo energy plantations in India. It outlines that bamboo can yield 40 tons per acre per year and details Growmore Biotech's research on selecting the best bamboo species, clones, propagation methods, and high-density plantation practices using drip irrigation and fertigation to maximize biomass yields. Examples are provided of bamboo plantations in India and South Africa generating sufficient biomass for electricity production. Bamboo is also shown to be a feasible feedstock for ethanol production through anaerobic digestion. The conclusion advocates for establishing captive energy plantations to provide sustainable and economic biomass sources.
Renewable Energy_N.Barathi_Bamboo energy plantations in India
- 1. BAMBOO ENERGY PLANTATIONS IN INDIA Dr. N.Barathi, Director Growmore Biotech Ltd. Hosur, INDIA,
- 3. Biomass yield of 40 tons /Acre/Year Best Bamboo sp. Best Clone Best Propagation – Tissue culture Best Agronomy High Density Plantation Drip Irrigation & Fertigation Precision farming
- 4. Tissue Cultured Bamboo plants in the GROWTH ROOM Tissue Cultured Bamboo plants from Lab
- 5. 4feet 10 feet 12 months old Bamboo
- 6. 12 feet Field Preparation and planting of Bamboo
- 7. 2 Months Old Bamboo Under Hi-Density 4 Months Old Bamboo Under Hi-Density 8 Months Old Bamboo Under Hi-Density 12 Months Old Bamboo Under Hi-Density 8 feet 12 feet
- 8. Harvesting of 30 Months Old Bamboo 2 weeks after harvest4 weeks after harvest6 weeks after harvest After Two Years Re-Growth of Bamboo After Harvesting
- 9. PARTICULARS VALUE Total Moisture : 12 to 15% Ash content : 0.4 to 2.0 % Volatile Matter : 80 to 83% Fixed carbon : 5 to 6 % Total sulphur : 0.00 to 0.05% Carbon : 48 to 52% Gross Calorific value : 3600 Kcal/Kg Nett Calorific value : 4050 Kcal/kg Bulk Density : 0.4 ton/m3 •Low ash of 1% •Continuous Harvest every year •Plant once in 100 years •Low tar in the bamboo biomass •In case of exit from Power project, Bamboo has many alterative uses •Cost of cultivation is US$ 25 / Ton
- 10. Bamboo for Electricity 1 Kg = 1 KWh US$ 0.04 =1 KWh
- 11. 3.5 yrs old bamboo plantation Appakudal, Erode (TN) 200plants/ac BEEMA BAMBOO TO ENERGY PROJECT DURBAN - SOUTH AFRICA 1250 ACRES OF BAMBOO PLANTATION “ NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION ”
- 12. Sunday, Feb 07 2016 2000 acres for 10 mw biomass power project
- 14. • Bamboo can be digested in 24 to 36 hours with the help of efficient micro organisms • 4 kg. Of bamboo will produce 1 kg of gas • 300 acres of cultivated Beema bamboo can produce sufficient biomass feed stock to generate 5,000 kg. Of gas every day.
- 15. 8 years back last year This year Next year Captive Energy Plantation Conclusion
- 16. Dr. N.Barathi, Director Growmore Biotech Ltd. Hosur, INDIA, [email protected] +91 9443000003