Fuel Comparison
Compare Biomass Pellets, Coal, and Briquettes across key performance metrics
Biomass Pellets
Recommended
Calorific Value (Kcal/kg)
3,800 - 4,200
Ash Content
2 - 5%
Moisture Content
8 - 12%
CO₂ Emissions
Carbon Neutral
Supply Availability
Year-round
Price Stability
Stable
Handling & Storage
Easy (uniform shape)
Government Policy
Subsidized (MNRE)
Cost per Ton
₹10,000 - ₹13,000
Coal
Traditional
Calorific Value (Kcal/kg)
4,000 - 5,500
Ash Content
30 - 40%
Moisture Content
15 - 25%
CO₂ Emissions
Very High
Supply Availability
Import dependent
Price Stability
Volatile
Handling & Storage
Difficult (dust/storage)
Government Policy
Penalties increasing
Cost per Ton
₹8,000 - ₹10,000
Briquettes
Alternative
Calorific Value (Kcal/kg)
3,200 - 3,800
Ash Content
5 - 10%
Moisture Content
10 - 15%
CO₂ Emissions
Low
Supply Availability
Seasonal
Price Stability
Moderate
Handling & Storage
Moderate
Government Policy
Subsidized (MNRE)
Cost per Ton
₹7,000 - ₹9,500
| Metric | Biomass Pellets Recommended | Coal Traditional | Briquettes Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calorific Value (Kcal/kg) | 3,800 - 4,200 | 4,000 - 5,500 | 3,200 - 3,800 |
| Ash Content | 2 - 5% | 30 - 40% | 5 - 10% |
| Moisture Content | 8 - 12% | 15 - 25% | 10 - 15% |
| CO₂ Emissions | Carbon Neutral | Very High | Low |
| Supply Availability | Year-round | Import dependent | Seasonal |
| Price Stability | Stable | Volatile | Moderate |
| Handling & Storage | Easy (uniform shape) | Difficult (dust/storage) | Moderate |
| Government Policy | Subsidized (MNRE) | Penalties increasing | Subsidized (MNRE) |
| Cost per Ton | ₹10,000 - ₹13,000 | ₹8,000 - ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 |