India’s Energy Security – Technology Options for Ethanol and Biodiesel

By Narsi Santhanam • Jul 15th, 2009 • Category: Uncategorized

In a series of two articles in this paper, some technology and policy options for India’s energy security are examined. Part I focus on options for substituting petrol by ethanol from sugarcane: molasses, sugarcane juice and cellulose (bagasse). Part II analyses options for diesel substitution: Fischer–Tropsch liquids from coal, and bio-diesel from oil-bearing plants like jatropha

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Narasimhan (Narsi) has extensive experience in understanding renewable energy markets and strategic levers for success in these markets. His special focus has been his work on the Indian renewable energy industry. His work in the previous 15 years have spanned market and industry research, product management and international sales, and strategic consulting. see more http://www.eai.in/ref/team/ns.html

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