Since a major portion of bagasse has been used as fuel by the sugar industry, coal has been suggested as an alternative energy source. The shift has also been practiced to a limited extent. The little experiences indicated that the industrial users of surplus bagasse, emanating from substitution with coal, were faced with uncertainties regarding the availability of desired quantities at expected prices. The situation was not expected to improve due to strong perceptions of coal scarcity and a disproportionate rise in its price. Some issues about demand-supply management and prices of coal have also been discussed. These experiences indicated that coal usage for sugar production might be sustainable within the foreseeable future. A reversal of the current policies can be expected if the economic rather than financial price of coal is considered.
Coal is basically a combustible sedimentary rock usually occurring in parts known as coal beds or coal seams. It is usually black or brownish-black in color and generally takes millions of years to form. Coal is formed mainly by geological processes. It is a type of fossil fuel created from the remains of dead plants many years ago. It has been classified as a nonrenewable energy source.
We can supply coal of different origins. This is high-GAR coal with minimum impurities and is used in different product-making processes.
Coal is mainly used only during the intercrop season by power plants annexed to sugar mills. Given that 0.21 kg of HFO is needed to produce one kWh of electricity and produce 0.65 kg of CO2 emissions.
due to the continuous operation of the other components of the Flexi-factory, the distillery, and the refinery, additional heat and electricity are needed during the harvesting period and off-crop season. Thus, coal is used as fuel to produce heat and electricity.
