SAEL Industries Harnesses Paddy Waste for Clean Energy

SAEL Industries aims to procure 20 lakh tonnes of paddy waste for electricity generation, addressing stubble burning and promoting clean energy. With 11 waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in several Indian states, the initiative offers new income avenues for farmers and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

SAEL Industries, a leader in renewable energy, has announced its plan to procure 20 lakh tonnes of paddy waste for electricity generation as the harvesting season approaches. The company aims to convert this agricultural by-product into clean energy.

Operating 11 waste-to-energy (WTE) plants across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, SAEL Industries boasts a total energy capacity of 165 MW, including an ongoing project in Rajasthan. The initiative is part of a larger strategy to tackle the pervasive issue of stubble burning and enhance agricultural sustainability.

CEO & Executive Director Laxit Awla affirmed the company's commitment to both environmental protection and economic development. By converting agricultural waste into energy, SAEL not only offers new economic opportunities for farmers but also contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel dependence, supporting a more sustainable energy grid.

(With inputs from agencies.)