The Indian sugar industry is rapidly evolving into a significant contributor to renewable energy through bagasse-based cogeneration. By efficiently converting sugarcane waste into steam and power, modern sugar mills are improving energy self-sufficiency while reducing environmental impact. A clear demonstration of this transition is the cogeneration project at VINP Distilleries & Sugars Ltd. Hubballi, Karnataka, executed by Privilege Biksons Boilers Pvt. Ltd.
VINP Distilleries & Sugars Ltd. has experienced remarkable growth, expanding exponentially from 3,500 TCD to 12,000 TCD crushing capacity in a short span of 3 years. Throughout this transformational journey, Privilege Biksons Boilers has been a strategic partner, consistently supporting VINP’s evolving power generation requirements. This enduring collaboration is built on mutual trust and shared vision between Mr. Vivek Hebbar, Managing Director of VINP Distilleries & Sugars Ltd. and Mr. Nitesh Kantrod, Director of Privilege Biksons Boilers Pvt. Ltd. Under their combined leadership and guidance, VINP’s energy infrastructure has scaled seamlessly to match the company’s ambitious Power requirement.
The project, successfully commissioned in November 2025 and executed within a 12-month timeframe, is centered on a 27 MW Steam Turbine Generator powered by a 140 TPH, 87 kg/cm²(g), 540 °C bagasse-fired Travelling Grate Boiler, engineered, supplied, erected and commissioned by Privilege Biksons Boilers. The comprehensive project scope encompasses switchyard infrastructure, complete steam generation and distribution systems and integrated power generation and distribution networks —delivering a fully operational turnkey solution to meet both process steam requirements and captive power demand, ensuring optimal utilization of bagasse during the crushing season.
Privilege Biksons Boilers brings deep sugar-industry-specific expertise to this project. Sugar mills operate under challenging conditions such as high-moisture bagasse, fluctuating steam loads and seasonal peak operations. Understanding these realities, Privilege Biksons follows an application-focused engineering approach, ensuring that boiler design is aligned with actual operating conditions rather than standard assumptions. The boiler generates high-pressure, high-temperature steam suitable for driving the 27 MW Steam Turbine Generator, with emphasis on stable steam parameters, efficient heat transfer and reduced fuel consumption. Optimized furnace design, controlled air distribution and effective heat recovery systems contribute to improved thermal efficiency and consistent steam output.
Automation and control systems (DCS & SCADA platforms) further enhance operational stability and safety, enabling precise control of fuel feeding, air flow, and steam parameters, while reducing manual intervention and improving plant availability. This integrated boiler-turbine configuration allows VINP Distilleries & Sugars Ltd. to reduce dependence on grid power and strengthen energy security.
Through this turnkey cogeneration project, Privilege Biksons Boilers Pvt. Ltd. is advancing cleaner, biomass-based power generation in the Sugar-Distillery-Ethanol sector. High-efficiency bagasse cogeneration not only reduces specific greenhouse gas emissions but also maximizes the value of agro-residue available at the mill gate. As sugar factories, distilleries and integrated complexes across India and international markets continue modernizing their energy infrastructure, successful references like the VINP project reinforce Privilege Biksons’ established reputation as a specialist in turnkey bagasse-based power solutions.
The commissioned cogeneration facility at VINP Distilleries & Sugars Ltd. exemplifies how industry-focused engineering and proven technology converge to deliver operational excellence across efficiency, reliability and sustainability. At the heart of this achievement, the 140 TPH bagasse-fired Travelling Grate Boiler from Privilege Biksons Boilers demonstrates the company’s leadership in high-capacity sugar cogeneration applications. By delivering complete project accountability—from conceptual design and detailed engineering through manufacturing, installation, commissioning and guaranteed performance — Privilege Biksons provides mill owners with an assured pathway to contemporary, sustainable energy solutions that meet both operational and environmental objectives
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