tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post1682941198324962300..comments2024-03-28T04:52:01.592-07:00Comments on Agroforestry - A blog on Agrihortisilviculture: Sustainable Energy Development should not be at the cost of AgricultureVishnu Sankar Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-87680499794887927922014-12-14T10:24:51.449-08:002014-12-14T10:24:51.449-08:00Decline in soil organic carbon content worries ICA...Decline in soil organic carbon content worries ICAR - is the news published in The Hindu on 12/12/2014. LINK: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/decline-in-soil-organic-carbon-content-worries-icar/article6684757.eceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-5298568995759353252013-12-01T06:11:20.371-08:002013-12-01T06:11:20.371-08:0041 Scientists Warn Obama Admin Against Burning Tre...41 Scientists Warn Obama Admin Against Burning Trees To Produce Electricity:<br />http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/11/30/3005441/epa-biomass-forest-carbon/Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-62166384325926366612013-10-16T00:01:27.166-07:002013-10-16T00:01:27.166-07:00News from The Hindu:
'Biomass power plants cut...News from The Hindu:<br />'Biomass power plants cut output' <br />http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/biomass-power-plants-cut-output/article5237845.eceVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-46642722100676631312013-04-13T06:18:48.075-07:002013-04-13T06:18:48.075-07:00Biomass is biological material derived from living...Biomass is biological material derived from living or recently living organisms. <br /><br />Biomass heating systems generate heat from biomass. <br /><br />Biomass boilers burn bark, sander dust and other wood-related scrap not usable in product production. <br /><br />Good information. Thanks a lot.John Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-4778796556906139362013-03-08T20:47:06.767-08:002013-03-08T20:47:06.767-08:00Environmental Impacts of Biomass for Electricity:
...Environmental Impacts of Biomass for Electricity:<br />Article by: UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS:<br />http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-biomass-for-electricity.htmlVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-71359727778198436292013-02-26T23:42:53.181-08:002013-02-26T23:42:53.181-08:00TN biomass producers want electricity duty abolish...TN biomass producers want electricity duty abolished (BUSINESS LINE):<br />http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/tn-biomass-producers-want-electricity-duty-abolished/article4452201.ece<br /><br />The state has about 150 MW of biomass power plants. However, about a third of the biomass capacity is lying shut. The rest are barely surviving.Industry sources attribute this mainly to the increase in the prices of fuels.<br /><br />Tamil Nadu’s electricity generation and distribution utility, TANGEDCO, offers Rs 4.75 a unit. However, most of the plants have ‘exited the power purchase agreement’ and are selling their power to third parties in the state. This fetches them between Rs 5.20 and Rs 5.50 a unit. Of course, they get ‘renewable energy certificates’ which can be sold in the market at a minimum price of Rs 1.50 a unit—but this is more in theory than practice, for the REC market is down in the dumps, as those who are mandated to buy the instruments have not been doing so.<br /><br />Even factoring in the Rs 1.50 from REC sales, the biomass producers are “barely keeping ourselves afloat.”Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-66876234094631963152013-02-06T02:38:20.705-08:002013-02-06T02:38:20.705-08:00What is biomass and why is it controversial?
http...What is biomass and why is it controversial?<br /><br />http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20130205/LIFE05/130209702/what-is-biomass-and-why-is-it-controversial-Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-52433120083784783162013-02-01T19:35:42.136-08:002013-02-01T19:35:42.136-08:00Excellent educational info on Biomass is given at ...Excellent educational info on Biomass is given at the given link by National Geographic.<br /><br />http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/biomass-energy/?ar_a=1Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-75685626426661649532013-01-13T08:58:10.115-08:002013-01-13T08:58:10.115-08:00Environmental group opposes Placer biomass power p...Environmental group opposes Placer biomass power plant:<br /><br />Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/13/5110577/environmental-group-opposes-placer.htmlVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-52100852139067233152013-01-10T20:13:09.143-08:002013-01-10T20:13:09.143-08:00EIA predicts increased use of wood in power, home ...EIA predicts increased use of wood in power, home heating sectors: http://www.biomassmagazine.com/articles/8501/eia-predicts-increased-use-of-wood-in-power-home-heating-sectorsVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-30014789871637232162012-12-26T20:48:56.970-08:002012-12-26T20:48:56.970-08:00Claims and counter claims: 'BIOMASS DIRTIER TH...Claims and counter claims: 'BIOMASS DIRTIER THAN COAL'.<br /><br />http://www.energyjustice.net/content/report-biomass-dirtier-coal-biomass-monitorVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-66608788223017865902012-12-20T20:14:35.299-08:002012-12-20T20:14:35.299-08:00Each year, about 50 million Christmas trees are pu...Each year, about 50 million Christmas trees are purchased in the U.S. .....biomass power plants, such as 'Biomass One' in southern Oregon.... taking in Christmas trees that would otherwise be junked in landfills. <br />Waste Derived from the Holidays. http://biomassmagazine.com/blog/article/2012/12/waste-derived-from-the-holidaysVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-63902115122291031312012-12-18T22:22:52.363-08:002012-12-18T22:22:52.363-08:00THE DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN ALL THESE YEARS, FI...THE DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN ALL THESE YEARS, FINALLY HAPPENED AT LAST:<br /><br />Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, The Government of India has issued following news release:<br /><br />The Minister of New and Renewable Energy, DR. Farooq Abdullah Informed Rajya Sabha today that Biomass power developers have initiated various steps to collect agro-residues from villages, its storage and proper transportation to biomass power plants.<br />http://www.cospp.com/news/2012/12/18/government-encouraging-power-generation-projects-from-biomass.htmlVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-77221119078401633572012-11-20T22:45:49.195-08:002012-11-20T22:45:49.195-08:00REA responds to anti-biomass power report:
http:/...REA responds to anti-biomass power report:<br /><br />http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/8319/rea-responds-to-anti-biomass-power-reportVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-6982224265720561002012-11-19T23:26:19.614-08:002012-11-19T23:26:19.614-08:00Biomass power plants in crisis - Andhra Pradesh.
...Biomass power plants in crisis - Andhra Pradesh.<br /><br />Of the 40 plants with a combined capacity of 190 MW, only seven are operational now<br /><br />Transco offering Rs. 3.50 per unit while husk, required to generate one unit, is priced at 4-a-kg.<br /><br />http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/biomass-power-plants-in-crisis/article4107402.ece<br />Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-11193425049065669562012-11-15T08:38:07.001-08:002012-11-15T08:38:07.001-08:00(Please read the previous comment box for a clear ...(Please read the previous comment box for a clear view of the subject given here).<br /><br />Biomass energy industry hits back at "Dirtier than Coal" report.<br /><br />http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/123748-biomass-energy-industry-hits-back-at-dirtier-than-coal-report.html<br /><br /> Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-27511357896257873032012-11-14T08:56:49.676-08:002012-11-14T08:56:49.676-08:00Biomass power stations produce more emissions than...Biomass power stations produce more emissions than coal-fired plants : http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/123735-biomass-power-stations-produce-more-emissions-than-coal-fired-plants.htmlVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-56226756098517523802012-10-05T21:49:30.975-07:002012-10-05T21:49:30.975-07:00Energy facility could heat greenhouse too to grow ...Energy facility could heat greenhouse too to grow vegetable an other plants.<br /><br /><br />http://www.polkio.com/ns/news/24056/energy-facility-could-heat-greenhouse-too<br />Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-41853801174514301352012-08-02T09:05:38.363-07:002012-08-02T09:05:38.363-07:00The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission h...The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced new tariff for biomass based power plants:<br /><br />BIOMASS PLANTS<br /><br />For biomass-based plants, the tariff is pegged at Rs 4.69 a unit and Rs 4.86 a unit for the first two-years. This includes a variable cost of Rs 3.03 a unit and Rs 3.18 a unit for the two years applicable to all plants commissioned on or after May 15, 2006.<br /><br />The fixed capacity charges range between Rs 1.65 to Rs 1.58 a unit for the tariff period of 20 years applicable to biomass-based plants commissioned on or after August 1, 2012.<br /><br />For full report:<br />http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/article3713192.eceVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-58222024152814998792012-07-12T07:21:02.803-07:002012-07-12T07:21:02.803-07:00Burning biomass for energy is an idea as old as wa...Burning biomass for energy is an idea as old as walking on two legs.<br /><br />Have a look at this excellent article:<br /><br />http://www.consumerenergyreport.com/2012/07/12/the-exaggerated-promise-of-renewable-energy/Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-65656141760380916302012-07-10T20:10:49.945-07:002012-07-10T20:10:49.945-07:00Whether burning trees can be considered carbon neu...Whether burning trees can be considered carbon neutral. <br /><br />The biomass industry argues that, because trees absorb carbon as they grow, burning them remains carbon-neutral as long as more trees are planted and forests are managed sustainably. <br /><br />But some environmentalists point to studies reporting that, under some scenarios, wood-burning biomass plants can increase carbon emissions for decades even if they replace fossil fuels.<br /><br />Visit link: http://revmodo.com/2012/07/09/massachusetts-mulls-new-biomass-standards/Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-64339254300485241682012-06-25T18:31:04.604-07:002012-06-25T18:31:04.604-07:00http://www.foodfirst.org/files/pdf/greengold_10-6-...http://www.foodfirst.org/files/pdf/greengold_10-6-081.pdf<br /><br />Far from alleviating the competition that is between food and fuel behind skyrocketing food prices, cellulosic crops will make it worse. Contrary to industry claims, at least some energy crops in development stand in direct competition with food crops.<br /><br />Department of Energy finds that reaching cellulosic targets would require removing nearly all agricultural residues and putting every acre of farmland under no-till practices.x Agricultural residues are turned back into the soil to increase organic matter and fertility. Without these residues, especially in corn, fields will require more nitrogen fertilizers, decreasing the overall energy efficiency and increasing the environmental footprint of those systems.xi Removing “waste” effectively mines the soil, increasing soil erosion, fertilizer runoff and nutrient loss.xii Removing organic matter from the soil also reduces water retention, making agriculture more vulnerable to drought.Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-8189337088362195162012-06-25T18:25:52.486-07:002012-06-25T18:25:52.486-07:00Where will all the land come from?
Leading resear...Where will all the land come from?<br /><br />Leading researcher Dr. Chris Sommerville contends that we could grow all of the world's transport fuel on 1% of its land area with energy crops like Miscanthus. Even if magically irrigation water and soil fertility were not an issue, such an undertaking would demand 10% of all the arable land in the world. This means that either 130 million acres of wildland must be converted to fuel crops, or the world will have to be 10% hungry.<br /><br />Link:http://www.foodfirst.org/files/pdf/greengold_10-6-081.pdfVishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-62646545563759298992012-06-15T09:04:09.101-07:002012-06-15T09:04:09.101-07:00Want to solve climate change? Let forests be fores...Want to solve climate change? Let forests be forests.<br /><br />http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/slyutse/want_to_solve_climate_change_l.htmlA.Vishnu Sankarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199670143321519810.post-65533866965911285872012-06-12T19:22:40.376-07:002012-06-12T19:22:40.376-07:00Please read:
The Impact that Biomass Power Plant...Please read: <br /><br />The Impact that Biomass Power Plants Have on The Environment:<br /><br /> http://www.alivegreenpower.com/biomass/biomass-power-plants-for-green-electricity/Vishnu Sankar Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850237953212571795noreply@blogger.com