Biomass gasification refers to the gasification of biomass, usually solid biomass, into an organic mixture of gases called the producer gas. Such gasification takes place in an equipment called the gasifier. The biomass first goes through a drying process when…

Many of you might have heard about plasma gasification in the context of waste to energy. What indeed is plasma gasification? Plasma gasification is the use of plasma to convert waste, typically solid waste from households and industries, into an…

Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) is actually a fuel made from the organic contents of waste, usually municipal solid waste (MSW). MSW, which is waste thrown away by households, comprises two distinct portions: organic and inorganic waste. Organic waste include plastics, kitchen…

Offshore wind farms are wind turbines located in the ocean. Now, many of you would have heard about the offshore wind farms and will indeed also be knowing that these are wind farms not located on land but in the…

Many enthusiasts new to renewable energy get confused about solar thermal’s use for power generation. Broadly, solar energy can classified into two – solar photovoltaic (PV) that generates power from the sunlight, and solar thermal, where the heat of the sun is…

What is biomass, in the context of energy and clean technology? In theory, biomass is anything that is derived from biological matter. It hence ought to include both plant and animal matter, including animal and human waste. But in practice,…

Biomass can be used in a variety of forms to recover energy. We have been using biomass in the form of wood and twigs for thousands of centuries for heating purposes. In many domestic and industrial sectors worldwide, biomass is…

The Cleantech 101 blog aims to introduce enthusiasts to the various aspects of cleantech and sustainability in a simple and clear manner. I hope this blog is useful to students, researchers, professionals and anyone else keen on understanding how cleantech…