Biomass Pellet Plant in India-1 TPH ROI & State Wise Raw Material Availability

Biomass Pellet Plant Setup Cost and ROI

🔥 Why Invest in a 1 TPH Biomass Pellet Plant?

With India’s push towards renewable energy and cleaner industrial fuels, the demand for biomass pellets has skyrocketed. A 1 Ton Per Hour (TPH) pellet plant is the perfect entry point for entrepreneurs and businesses aiming for profitability, sustainability, and scalability.


🌿 What is a Biomass Pellet?

Biomass pellets are compressed biofuels made from agricultural waste, forestry residues, and organic biomass. They are an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to coal, diesel, and furnace oil.


🏗️ Typical Layout of a 1 TPH Biomass Pellet Plant

Here’s an optimized machine line offered by FABON Engineering:

ProcessMachine NameCapacity
CrushingFABON Wood Chipper / Crusher1–2 TPH
DryingFABON Flash Dryer or Rotary Dryer1000 kg/hr
PulverizingFABON Hammer Mill1–1.2 TPH
PelletizingFABON Biomass Pellet Machine1 TPH
CoolingFABON Counterflow Pellet Cooler1–1.2 TPH
Screening & PackingVibrator + Bagging Machine20–50 kg bags

FABON Special:
✔️ 1-Year Warranty
✔️ After-Sales Support
✔️ 20 Hours Daily Operation Ready
✔️ Quick Installation & Training


📦 Raw Material Availability by Indian States

StateAvailable BiomassQuantity (Est.)Common Use
PunjabPaddy straw, cotton stalk, cane trashHighEnergy, briquettes
HaryanaPaddy husk, mustard stalkHighPellets, CHP
MaharashtraBagasse, cotton stalk, groundnut shellsHighIndustrial fuel
GujaratCotton stalk, castor shellsMedium-HighBoilers
Tamil NaduCoconut shells, coir wasteHighDomestic, export
Andhra PradeshGroundnut husk, paddy strawMediumPellets
ChhattisgarhSawdust, forest residuesMediumCHP & heating
Uttar PradeshWheat straw, rice huskHighPellet & Power
OdishaBamboo dust, sawdustMediumRural cooking fuel
KarnatakaAreca husk, wood wasteMediumBiomass burners

🔍 Raw Material Requirements for 1 TPH

To run a 1 TPH pellet plant :

  • 🔁 Dry Material Needed Daily: 20–24 tons
  • 💧 Moisture Limit: <12%
  • 🔄 Annual Requirement: ~7,000 tons of raw material

Recommended GCV Range: 3200–4500 kcal/kg
(Fabon offers guidance on testing & sourcing raw material)


💰 ROI Calculation for 1 TPH Biomass Pellet Plant

ParameterValue
Output Capacity20 tons/day (1 TPH × 20 hrs)
Raw Material Cost₹3.5–4.5/kg
Processing Cost₹1.5–2/kg
Selling Price₹9–11/kg
Net Margin₹3–5/kg
Monthly Profit Estimate₹12–18 Lakhs
ROI Period5–7 months

🧾 Estimated Plant Setup Cost (Turnkey Project with FABON)

ComponentCost (INR)
Machinery Line (FABON)₹30–35 Lakhs
Shed & Foundation (2000–2500 sqft)₹8–10 Lakhs
Electricals & Panel₹3–4 Lakhs
Installation & Labor₹1.5 Lakhs
Misc (diesel tank, hopper, etc.)₹2 Lakhs
Total Investment₹45–50 Lakhs

🛠️ Service & Support from FABON

  • 🔧 Installation & Commissioning at site
  • 👨‍🏫 Training to plant operators
  • 📦 Spare Parts Support
  • 📞 24×7 Tech Helpline
  • 🔁 AMC Option for long-term peace of mind

💼 Ideal Users of a 1 TPH Biomass Pellet Plant

  • 🔥 Small to Medium Boiler-Based Industries
  • 🚜 Agro-Industrial Parks
  • 📦 Fuel Suppliers for Hotels, Bakeries, Furnaces
  • 🌍 Export Pellet Traders

🌐 Real-World Use Cases

Case 1:
Nasik, Maharashtra – A co-op sugar mill uses bagasse waste to produce 20 tons/day pellets, replacing coal in local food processing plants.

Case 2:
Ludhiana, Punjab – A cotton ginning unit uses stalk waste to supply pellets to garment dyeing boilers.


Conclusion: Is 1 TPH Plant Profitable?       

Absolutely. With the right location and material sourcing, a 1 TPH biomass pellet plant is highly profitable. It offers quick ROI, continuous demand, and contributes toward India’s green energy mission.


📞 Want to Start Your Own Plant?

FABON Engineering is your trusted partner.
✔️ End-to-End Setup
✔️ Custom Layouts
✔️ Machine Warranty & Service

👉 Visit: https://fabon.in
📞 Call us now on : 9370999191 / 9545359191 / 9226719191 / 9226339191

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