BIOMASS
 
 
BIOMASS
 
ENERGY PLANTATIONS
Approximately 0.72million ha of marginal land has been deemed suitable for energy plantations, especially for Gliricidia sepium, which can yield 25tonnes of fuelwood from a hectare.  These biomass resources could prove to be the most vital component in meeting non-conventional renewable energy targets, as it offers the luxury of despatchabliliy of power as and when demanded.