Ethanol and Biodiesel are alternate fuels derived from locally available biomass feedstocks and hence provide a greater degree of energy security and employment while stimulating rural development. Biodiesel and ethanol are less polluting on account of lower emissions and have potential to reduce foreign exchange out go on import of fossil fuels. Biodiesel is currently [...]

Biofuels, particularly bio-ethanol and bio-diesel have been identified as non-conventional renewable fuels for supplementing /substituting petroleum in India. In addition, hydrogen is also recognized as the fuel for the future. A number of initiatives have been taken by the Government for promotion and use of bio-fuels for supplementing petrol and diesel. The initiatives include research, [...]

Research and development projects on production, storage and utilisation of hydrogen have been supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) at various universities and institutions in the country. Use of hydrogen as fuel has been demonstrated in two, three and four wheelers and in stoves and stationary engines under these projects. Recently, [...]