Punjab reopens biomass power plant
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

Punjab reopens biomass power plant

Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh announced on Monday that the 10 MW biomass power plant at village Jalkheri, Fatehgarh Sahib district, had been recommissioned. He stated that the plant, designed to generate electricity by utilizing 100 percent paddy straw, would consume approximately one lakh tonnes of crop residue annually. This, he explained, would aid the state government in addressing the issue of stubble burning across nearly 50,000 acres of land.

The minister highlighted that the initiative not only increases the state's green energy capacity and creates employment opportunities but also offers a sustainable solution to the persistent problem of stubble burning. He emphasized that this initiative aligns with the government's commitments to energy security, environmental protection, and economic growth.

According to the statement released, the 10 MW biomass power plant at Jalkheri was initially commissioned in June 1992 and operated until July 1995. Subsequently, it was leased to Jalkheri Power Plant (JPPL) in July 2001. The plant was recommissioned in July 2002 and remained operational until September 2007.

Efforts were made in 2012 to restart the project by granting a license to a private developer for a specific period under a lease agreement. In 2018, the plant was re-tendered for leasing.

The renovated plant has now been recommissioned as of June 21 and has officially commenced operations. It is equipped with advanced Denmark technology boilers and is specifically designed to generate electricity using 100 percent paddy straw. This biomass plant is expected to consume approximately one lakh tonnes of paddy straw annually, contributing significantly to the state government's efforts to curb stubble burning over an area of nearly 50,000 acres in Punjab.

The statement further noted that this initiative is anticipated to create direct and indirect employment for 400-500 individuals, thereby fostering economic growth in the region.

It was also mentioned that the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the plant is valid for 20 years starting from June 21. Upon the conclusion of this period, the facility will be transferred to Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL).

Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh announced on Monday that the 10 MW biomass power plant at village Jalkheri, Fatehgarh Sahib district, had been recommissioned. He stated that the plant, designed to generate electricity by utilizing 100 percent paddy straw, would consume approximately one lakh tonnes of crop residue annually. This, he explained, would aid the state government in addressing the issue of stubble burning across nearly 50,000 acres of land. The minister highlighted that the initiative not only increases the state's green energy capacity and creates employment opportunities but also offers a sustainable solution to the persistent problem of stubble burning. He emphasized that this initiative aligns with the government's commitments to energy security, environmental protection, and economic growth. According to the statement released, the 10 MW biomass power plant at Jalkheri was initially commissioned in June 1992 and operated until July 1995. Subsequently, it was leased to Jalkheri Power Plant (JPPL) in July 2001. The plant was recommissioned in July 2002 and remained operational until September 2007. Efforts were made in 2012 to restart the project by granting a license to a private developer for a specific period under a lease agreement. In 2018, the plant was re-tendered for leasing. The renovated plant has now been recommissioned as of June 21 and has officially commenced operations. It is equipped with advanced Denmark technology boilers and is specifically designed to generate electricity using 100 percent paddy straw. This biomass plant is expected to consume approximately one lakh tonnes of paddy straw annually, contributing significantly to the state government's efforts to curb stubble burning over an area of nearly 50,000 acres in Punjab. The statement further noted that this initiative is anticipated to create direct and indirect employment for 400-500 individuals, thereby fostering economic growth in the region. It was also mentioned that the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the plant is valid for 20 years starting from June 21. Upon the conclusion of this period, the facility will be transferred to Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL).

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