Basic level assessment of quantities of biomass generation, quantities that can be collected and its suitability for use in energy generation: Study on assessment of major waste agricultural biomass generation including projections for future Quantification and characterization of waste agricultural bio-mass being generated Study of the feasibility of collection of waste agricultural bio-mass and its suitability for use in energy generation to all members of the local project team 2. Organized training workshop (2 day training and 1 day for on-the-job guidance) 3. Supervise and get the assessments carried out 4. Supervise and get the report prepared. 1. Guideline documents for: a. Assessment of WAB and its quantification and characterization, b. Assessment of prevailing WAB management system 2. Deliver training to the local project team. 3. Review and finalize the report. Activity 3: Identification and assessment (using tools like Sustainability Assessment of Technologies) of technologies with regards to their applicability in developing countries. The technologies will cover different options for using biomass waste as a source of energy such as fermentation, pyrolysis, gasification, briquetting, etc.: Identification of appropriate technologies for using waste agricultural biomass as a source of energy keeping in view local conditions Assessment of different technologies with respect to their 1. Made the Compendium of technologies and Document on methodology of Sustainability Assessment of technologies (SAT) available to all members of the local project team 2. Organized training workshop (2 day training) 3. Supervised and got the assessment of technologies carried out based on data collected in Activity 2. 4. Selected appropriate technology. 5. Supervised and got the report prepared. Provided: 1. Compendium of technologies for converting WAB into energy, 2. Document on methodology of Sustainability Assessment of technologies (SAT), 3. Delivered training on: a. Technologies for converting WAB into energy b. Methodology of Sustainability Assessment of
viability, environmental performance and social aspects Selection of appropriate technologies with respect to locally available waste agricultural biomass technologies (SAT). 4. Reviewed and finalized the report. Activity 4: Assessment of potential of fossil fuel replacement through selected technologies: Assessment of potential for replacing the fossil fuel consumption by using waste agricultural biomass 1. Supervised and got the assessment of fossil fuel replacement. 2. Supervised and got the report prepared. 1. Provided guidance on methodology of assessment of potential for replacing the fossil fuel consumption by using WAB. 2. Reviewed and finalized the report. Activity 5 Implementation of selected technology to demonstrate the applicability in developing countries: Identification of technology vendors Identification of location of technology implementation Procurement, installation and commissioning of technology Training of operators 1. Identified potential vendors 2. Identified location of technology implementation 3. Made arrangements for technology implementation including support for raising necessary funds. 4. Supervised installation and commissioning 5. Organized training of operators by technology supplier. 6. Supervised and got the report prepared. 1. Provided support on vendor identification and technology specification. 2. Reviewed and finalized the report. Activity 6: Awareness raising and capacity building programmes on using biomass waste: 1. Identified institutions and individuals for participation in awareness raising and training workshops 1. Support in preparation of materials for the workshops 2. Participated on line
Awareness raising workshops for policy makers and business on using waste agricultural biomass as a source of energy Training workshops on technologies for using waste agricultural biomass as a source of energy 2. Organized 1 awareness raising and 1 training workshop 3. Prepared materials for the workshop 4. Participated in delivery of workshops. 5. Supervised and got the report prepared. in the delivery of the workshops. 3. Reviewed and finalized the report. Activity 7: Developing a policy framework and an action programme for increased use of waste biomass: Identification of policy tools such as fiscal measures, regulatory measures, voluntary measures for promoting the use of waste agricultural biomass as a source of energy Development of an action programme to enable enhanced use of waste agricultural biomass 1. In conjunction with local stakeholders, carried out a policy study to identify gaps and weaknesses in existing policy framework 2. Developed policy recommendations 3. Developed an action plan to enable enhanced use of WAB. 4. Supervised and got the report prepared. 1. Support policy studies by providing technical guidance and review of study report 2. Supported development of recommendations 3. Supported development of action plan. 4. Reviewed and finalized the report. Activity 8: Development of business partnerships for implementation of technologies and arrange match making with technology suppliers: Workshop for entrepreneurs and businesses to raise awareness on using waste agricultural bio-mass as a source of energy 1. Identified institutions and individuals for participation in awareness raising workshop 2. Organized at 1 awareness raising workshop 3. Prepared reading materials for the workshop 4. Participated in delivery of workshop. 5. Supervised and got the 1. Supported in preparation of reading materials for the workshops 2. Participateed on line in the delivery of the workshops. 3. Reviewed and finalized the report.
In addition, three technology and service providers also presented details of their products and services. During the workshop, BIMTECH presented a detailed explanation of the various components of the project in India. 4 Outputs of the India project As per the SSFA, a total of twelve outputs were required to be submitted to the as per the list below. Results/outputs achieved and reported: Output No. Contents of the output Status Output I Report of assessment of generation of waste agricultural biomass including overall assessment in a selected area, selection of site/s for technology implementation and detailed assessment of generation of waste agricultural biomass at selected site/s consisting of quantification with projections for future, characterization, feasibility of collection and cost aspects. Completed and Delivered Output II Report of assessment of prevailing practices of treatment and disposal of waste agricultural biomass including overall assessment in the selected area. Completed and Delivered Output III Reports of training workshops on: (a) assessment of waste agricultural biomass, (b) Methodology of Sustainability Assessment of Technologies Completed and Delivered Output IV Report on assessment of various technologies for converting waste agricultural biomass into energy as per the data generated at I & II above and by applying the Methodology of Sustainability Assessment of Technologies and thus selection of most promising technologies. Completed and Delivered Output V Report on assessment of fossil fuel replacement by using above selected technologies and consequently the potential of GHG emission reduction. Completed and Delivered Output VI Report on technology specification, installation and commissioning. Completed and