Sistema.bio Gets MNRE Approval for its Flexi Biogas Technology

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has granted approval to Sistema.bio for its innovative biogas technology.
 
Now, the company’s biodigesters have been 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 fertiliser for agriculture.
 
With this move, millions of dairy farmers in India is expected to benefit from flexi biogas technology by getting access to sanitation, women empowerment, and creation of rural employment.
 
The company has already installed 30,000 biogas plants in India and is planning to install additional 40,000 units by the end of next year.
 
Commenting on receiving the approval, Piyush Sohani, Managing Director of Sistema.bio India, said, “we are delighted to receive this accreditation from the government. It's a significant 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 providing clean cooking, biogas technology plays a pivotal role in reducing fossil fuel consumption and improving the quality of life of users. We at Sistema.bio look forward to helping more farmers benefit from our technology which can in turn make a positive contribution to the climate.”
 
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 as per the parameters recommended by the New Biogas Projects Experts Appraisal Committee (NBPEAC) constituted by MNRE. 
 
The approved biogas technology comes in a variety of sizes including small, medium, and large flexi biogas plants, with a daily biogas output ranging from 1 to 25 cubic meters. The biodigesters are made from industrial-grade LLDPE geomembrane with a lifespan of more than ten years. These biogas plants are manufactured in the company's Pune factory and meet MNRE standards.
 
Biodigesters allow smallholder farmers to increase their agricultural productivity and net income, along with enhancing the sustainability of their farms. Currently, there are over 40,000 families in India, spread across 17 states, who are producing clean and renewable energy with Sistema.bio’s digesters.