1. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Paper ID: ICII3014 - Innovative Business Model of Biomass Aggregation, Processing and Supply for Sustainability of Biomass Based Power Plants and Process Plants Presented by: Lt. Col. Monish Ahuja (Retd.) Promoter & Director, Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. 16 th May, 2015

2. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015  Vision & Mission Contents  Socio Economic Impact with Case Studies  Challenges in Biomass Fuel 2 1  PRESPL Contribution in Biomass Aggregation 2 3 4

3. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Vision & Mission - PRESPL 3 Vision Always be a leading Bio-Enegry generator through Plantation, Procuring, storing, Preserving, processing & supply Company in India & Abroad to help produce Green Power & Bio-Energy Mission ‘PLANTATION TO POWER’ by incrementally replacing fossil fuels by green fuels & maximising the use of Biomass for Energy and Power Generation in India & Abroad

4. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 PRESPL is a company formed in Mar 2011 under the aegis of Bermaco and headquartered at ‘Bermaco’ Navi Mumbai Office. The key focus of PRESPL is to address the principal issues of biomass fuel supply management. PRESPL looks into aggregation, processing, transportation, storage, cost optimization and supply to biomass based power plants, cogeneration plants, process boilers, etc. Encouraged by initiatives of Bermaco Group & PRESPL in the field of Generation of Green Power, International Equity funds evinced Interest and invested in the Equity of PRESPL out of the funds earmarked by them for such initiatives. Lt Col Monish Ahuja (Retd), a lead promoter & Managing Director of PRESPL, bagged Biomass Energy Man of the Year 2013 Award.

5. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Fuel Collection is a big challenge and is the key for running the biomass based industry on sustained basis. Biomass Power Plants have shut down and are not able to sustain the PLF due to supply chain management & biomass pricing issues. Biomass Power Plants are running at loss even after commissioning because of non-availability of biomass fuel throughout the year. PRESPL bridges the gap between Biomass Based Industry and Biomass Fuel with assured biomass SCM practices.

6. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Biomass based plant is inhibited due to inadequate site specific information on biomass availability. Non existence of mechanism for collection, processing, transportation and storage and feed to the plant on continuous basis round the year. First time in India, PRESPL is handling and supply of 1000MT of biomass on a daily basis.

7. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Starts four-five months before the harvest season Survey and Feedback recording and analysis Identification and setting up of Collection centers according to the available data Advertisement and awareness programs in IPP catchment area via mass media, social societies, community and religious centers. Seeking help from local administrative bodies to prevent burning of biomass by farmers. Identifying and contracting with labour and fuel contractors.

8. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Fuel Processing in fields – Cutting, Baling etc. Logistics planning and Transportation of fuel from fields to CC and/or to Plant. Smooth functioning(Operation and maintenance) of CCs, weighing, storing, processing(if required) and security. Contractor/VLE Management, advertisements and awareness programs. Continuous and multi-level training and skill honing of Field Officers, Technicians, Collection centers, Contractors (Balers, labourers). Ensuring Fuel Safety.

9. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Baler and Harvester in action Transported to plant for storage at open storage area Transportation to Collection Center Paddy Straw Bale Fuel fed to boiler Cutting of fuel Storage in fuel depot Paddy Field

10. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 PRESPL’s activities have created a huge positive impact on lives of people in the areas of operation. Job Creation Biomass Supply Chain is possibly the most labour intensive energy source. Biomass supply chain development will bring about significant job creation in unskilled and semi-skilled labour in India depending on the scale of production Additional Source of Revenue PRESPL is providing additional source of revenue to farmers through sale of the feedstock which otherwise used to be burnt. Currently ~15,000 households are benefitting from this revenue source and getting a better standard of living. Environmental Benefits Use of biomass is more environment friendly since it is carbon neutral. Added environmental benefits of not burning the feedstock waste but using it to extract energy. Biomass power plants also have lower GHG emissions. Awareness Program for Villagers PRESPL, jointly with process & power plants, organizes various awareness programs for villagers like healthcare camps, banking assistance, education drives etc. So far, PRESPL has assisted approx. 90 VLEs in setting up their bank accounts. Socio Economic Impact on Rural Development

11. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Step 1: Harvested crop is baled using mechanized balers Per Baler :10 Jobs per Day X 60 Days (Harvest Season) = 600 ManDays Step 3: Paddy bales are stored at fuel collection centers Storage, Stacking Loading Unloading : 20 Jobs X 60 Days = 1200 ManDays Step 2: Paddy bales are transported to collection centers Per Tractor Trolley: 6 Jobs X 60 Days = 360 ManDays Biomass Supply Chain Mechanism (Paddy Straw) Total Mandays : 2160 Mandays Per Unit Baler ( For 12 MW Biomass Based Power Plant, Punjab) Average Job Created due to Biomass ( Paddy Straw) SCM Mechanism For Biomass Based Plant having 125 Balers = (Number Of Balers X Total Mandays )/ 365 Days = (125 X 2160) / 365 = 740 Green Jobs/Day 11

12. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 Step 1: Uprooting of Cotton stalk from Farm Field Per 3 Acre : 10 Jobs per Day X 180 Days (Harvest Season) = 1800 ManDays Step 3: Transportation & Storage to Storage Center / Plant Per Tractor trolley : 8 Jobs X 180 Days = 1440 Mandays Step 2: Processing/ Shredding of Cotton Stalk per Shredder : 6 Jobs X 180 Days = 1080 ManDays Biomass Supply Chain Mechanism (Cotton Stalk) Total Mandays : 4320 Mandays Per Unit Shredder ( For 13 MW Biomass Based Plant, Maharashtra) Average Job Created due to Biomass ( Cotton Stalk) SCM Mechanism For Biomass Based Plant having 120 Shredders = (Number Of Shredders X Total Mandays )/ 365 Days = (120 X 4320) / 365 = 1421 Green Jobs/Day 12

13. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 One of the principal challenges facing developers investing in a biomass project is to ensure that a secure and cost-effective supply of biomass fuel is in place. The larger fraction of cost in biomass energy generation originates from the logistics and storage operations. PRESPL is optimizing fuel purchasing through analysis, processes, technology and integrated networking. PRESPL has been investing more in people, processes and technology to solve fuel management challenges. One of the principal challenges facing developers investing in a biomass project is to ensure that a secure and cost-effective supply of biomass fuel is in place. The larger fraction of cost in biomass energy generation originates from the logistics and storage operations. PRESPL is optimizing fuel purchasing through analysis, processes, technology and integrated networking. PRESPL has been investing more in people, processes and technology to solve fuel management challenges. We acknowledge the importance of rural growth and will endeavor to improve lifestyle of rural population of the country we work in with a sustainable model. Mission

14. International Conference On Innovation & IPR-ICII2015 14 Contact Us Lt Col Monish Ahuja (Retd) Email: monishahuja@bermacoenergy.co.in Tel:(+91)Tel:(+91) 9004673858 Tel:(+91)Tel:(+91) 8898057100 Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Pvt Limited D73/1, TTC Industrial Area, M.I.D.C. Turbhe, Navi Mumbai - 400 705, India. Tel:+91 22 6626 9999/ 934/ 936 Tel:+91 Fax: +91 22 27688967 web: www.bermacoenergy.co.in