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Niche Clean Energy is an Indian renewable energy initiative involved in solar power generation and biomass energy production. The organization focuses on the development of clean energy sources, with an emphasis on solar energy and the use of industrial hemp[1] for ethanol production.

Background

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Niche Clean Energy operates within the renewable energy sector in India[2], aiming to support the diversification of the country's energy mix. The initiative contributes to efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and address growing energy demands through sustainable solutions.

Projects

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Solar Energy – Pavagada, Karnataka

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The organization is involved in a solar power project located in Pavagada, Tumkur district, Karnataka. This site is part of the larger Pavagada Solar Park, one of the largest solar parks in India. The solar project contributes to the regional power grid, providing renewable electricity.

Biomass and Ethanol Production

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Niche Clean Energy is exploring the use of industrial hemp as a feedstock for ethanol production. The initiative aims to assess the feasibility of using hemp biomass for clean fuel applications, including potential uses in industrial processes and as an alternative fuel source.

Objectives and Alignment

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The activities of Niche Clean Energy are in alignment with India's national renewable energy objectives, including the goal of achieving 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030[3]. The initiative supports the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote the use of renewable energy sources.

Research and Development

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The organization is involved in research to evaluate the viability of hemp-based ethanol as a clean fuel. This includes assessments of the environmental, economic, and technical aspects of producing ethanol from hemp biomass.

Future Plans

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Niche Clean Energy plans to expand its solar power projects in regions with high solar potential, such as Pavagada. Additionally, the initiative intends to continue its exploration of biomass energy and the development of ethanol production from industrial hemp. The organization also aims to examine energy storage solutions to address challenges related to energy intermittency and grid stability.

See also

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Solar power in India

Biomass energy

Renewable energy in India

Pavagada Solar Park

  1. ^ Rupasinghe, H. P. Vasantha; Davis, Amy; Kumar, Shanthanu K.; Murray, Beth; Zheljazkov, Valtcho D. (2020-09-07). "Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa) as an Emerging Source for Value-Added Functional Food Ingredients and Nutraceuticals". Molecules (Basel, Switzerland). 25 (18): 4078. doi:10.3390/molecules25184078. ISSN 1420-3049. PMC 7571072. PMID 32906622.
  2. ^ "MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY | MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY | India". Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  3. ^ "India set to achieve 450 GW renewable energy installed capacity by 2030: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)". pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2024-09-13. Retrieved 2025-04-19.