Energy Values and Technologies for Non woody Biomass: as a clean source of Energy

Abstract

Energy is the basic requirement for a developing country like India. Due to continuous development the energy demand is increasing more tremendously than the increase in population. To meet this energy demand the fossil fuels reserves are continuously depleting. The fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, gas etc. are used for power generation. Any other solution for power generation is required to save reserves and environment. The renewable energy sources are the best solution for this problem. This paper reveals the main renewable energy for power generation and its availability in different states of Punjab. We discuss the various technologies that can be used to use dry or wet biomass for power generation. In view of high energy potential in agricultural potential, proximate analysis, gross calorific value and ultimate analysis is done for different crop samples collected from Punjab state.