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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved Sistema.bio, a biogas company for farmers, for its innovative biogas technology. Sistema.bio's biodigesters are now accredited under the National Biogas Programme, which was recently launched in Delhi to encourage the use of biogas as a clean cooking fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides organic fertilizer for agriculture. In addition to the major impact of biogas plants, this move will benefit millions of dairy farmers in India from flexi-biogas technology by providing access to sanitation, empowering women and creating rural employment opportunities.
The certification was awarded to Sistema.bio following a rigorous field performance evaluation of the biogas plants conducted by Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bioenergy (SSS-NIBE), Kapurthala according to the parameters recommended by the New Biogas Projects Experts Appraisal Committee (NBPEAC) formed by the MNRE.
Piyush Sohani, General Manager of Sistema.bio India, said: “It is an important step forward not only for Sistema.bio but also for the Indian biogas industry as it will open the door for the adoption and use of modern biogas technologies in the country. In addition to clean cooking, biogas technology plays a crucial role in reducing fossil fuel consumption and improving users' quality of life. We, at Sistema.bio, look forward to helping more farmers benefit from our technology, which in turn can make a positive contribution to the climate.”
The approved biogas technology comes in various sizes, including small, medium and large flexi-biogas plants, with daily biogas production ranging from 1 to 25 cubic meters. The biodigesters are made of industrial LLDPE geomembrane with a lifespan of more than ten years. These biogas plants are manufactured at the company's plant in Pune and meet MNRE standards.
Sistema.bio's biodigesters allow smallholder farmers to increase their agricultural productivity and net income while improving the sustainability of their farms. Currently, there are more than 40,000 families in India, across 17 states, producing clean and renewable energy using Sistema.bio's digesters.
