Bio energy is a form of renewable energy derived from organic materials like plant waste, agricultural residues, and forest biomass. It offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels and helps reduce carbon emissions. APA SILICOM, through its innovative forest and plantation projects, contributes to bio energy by using eco-friendly methods that turn organic waste into usable energy.
APA SILICOM focuses on collecting bio-waste from plantations, such as dry leaves, branches, tree bark, and agricultural by-products. Instead of letting this material decompose or burn as waste, it is converted into energy using techniques like biomass combustion, gasification, or bio-digestion. The resulting energy—heat, gas, or electricity—can be used in rural areas, industries, or even fed into the grid.
For example, dry biomass from forest trimmings can be used in biomass boilers to produce steam and electricity. Similarly, biodegradable waste is fed into bio-digesters to generate biogas, which is used for cooking or lighting. This helps reduce dependency on non-renewable fuels like coal or LPG.
APA SILICOM also promotes the plantation of fast-growing, high-yield tree species such as bamboo, subabul (leucaena), and other energy crops. These plants grow quickly, absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and provide a continuous supply of biomass. They can be harvested periodically and regrown, making them ideal for long-term bio energy use.
Such plantations are established on degraded lands or non-agricultural areas, so they do not compete with food crops. This approach helps in land restoration, provides livelihood to local farmers, and supports green energy initiatives.
APA SILICOM ensures that all biomass used is renewable and sustainably sourced. Only excess or waste biomass is collected—nothing that harms the forest or soil health. The company also trains communities and workers in safe harvesting, waste collection, and biomass processing. These efforts reduce environmental damage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and promote circular energy use.
Through these initiatives, APA SILICOM not only contributes to clean energy production but also supports rural development, waste reduction, and climate action.