MNRE calls for EOI for projects based on Combustion, Gasification

It is interesting to note that even MNRE proposes that gasification systems are mainly suitable for projects below 1MW capacity. Above 1MW, combustion or co-generation route is being suggested.

http://mnes.nic.in/tenders/current/eoi-mips.pdf

As part of this Project, the Ministry is contemplating for establishment of Model Investment Projects (MIPs) in the different parts of the country. The Biomass Conversion Technologies that are proposed to be deployed are – Combustion, Gasification and Cogeneration using different type of captive and distributed biomass resources. The aim of these projects is to demonstrate the viability of new investment and financing models for mainstreaming the biomass power sector and is also expected to act as the “Best Practices” for faster replication in other States.

In the biomass sector (other than the sugar mill sub sector), the MIPs has been categorized into less than 1 MW and greater than 1 MW of installed plant capacities. While MIPs with less than 1 MW are to be based on gasifier technology, others may be based on cogeneration or combustion technologies.