The agreement grants non-exclusive rights to the firm for implementing this sustainable energy solution across India.
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with a Sunam-based firm (District Sangrur) for the commercialization of PAU Fixed Dome Type Family-Size Biogas Plant technology, with a capacity ranging from 1m³/day to 25m³/day. The agreement grants non-exclusive rights to the firm for implementing this sustainable energy solution across India.
The MoA was signed by Dr. Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research, PAU, and Manjeet Singh, representing their respective organizations. Dr. Dhatt congratulated Dr. Sarbjit Singh Sooch for successfully commercialising this cost-effective and eco-friendly biogas technology.
Explaining the innovation, Dr. Sooch stated that the PAU Fixed Dome Type Biogas Plant is a brick masonry structure, making it durable, easy to construct, and suitable for all regions of the country. Unlike conventional floating drum biogas plants, this model is 60-70 per cent more cost-effective and requires significantly lower maintenance. Additionally, the digested slurry from the plant serves as a high-quality organic manure, enriching soil fertility.
Dr Sooch further shared that to date, over 60,000 such biogas plants have been installed in Punjab, validating its effectiveness. PAU’s excellence in promoting sustainable energy solutions was recognized with the “Best Centre Award-2024” under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Energy in Agriculture and Agro-based Industries.
Dr. Khushdeep Dharni, Associate Director, Technology Marketing & IPR Cell, PAU, shared that PAU has signed 14 MoAs for the commercialization of this innovative technology. He emphasized PAU’s dedication to developing and disseminating energy-efficient solutions, ensuring that scientific advancements reach farmers, entrepreneurs, and industries to promote sustainable agriculture and renewable energy adoption.
