High efficiency cogeneration in sugar industry: opportunities, obstacles and possible solutions

The main objective of this paper is to highlight the feasibility of bagasse based cogeneration systems within the framework of the existing laws and policies of the government, and to encourage the private sector and others to come forth to make good use of an extremely good investment climate. The feasible options worked out are based on financing from banks and other financial institutions at market rates. The other major objective is to establish the impediments to implement these projects. (author)