In an interview with the newspaper, Bulwant Singh Brar, of the Punjab Mandi Board, predicted that if his 250 kilowatt concept came to fruition it would have ample feedstock given northern India's abundance of agricultural waste, trash and sunshine.
Speaking with reporters earlier today, Brar said a proliferation of micro hybrid plants could also provide an additional source of income to the small and marginal farmers.
As reported by the Hindustan Times, Brar said his plants would require an area of 2 to 2.5 acres, an investment of Rs. 3.5 crore and a manpower of 20-25 people was required to operate the plant and the per unit cost of electricity would be Rs. 4.29.
He also said he believes the construction time for a micro hybrid plant would be as little as six months.
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