State Solarizes 100 Tea Gardens, Plans Expansion to Reduce Industry Power Costs
Around 100 tea gardens have adopted solar energy, with an equal number in the process, as the industry shifts towards sustainable power to cut production costs.
Energy expenses are a major concern, with approximately 0.94 units of electricity required per kg of tea produced.
Many tea manufacturing units in Assam still rely on natural gas and coal, leading to high energy costs and significant CO₂ emissions.
While tea crops absorb greenhouse gases, they do not offset the emissions from fossil fuel combustion during production.
A study in Assam and Bengal revealed that tea factories emit approximately 3,292,493.91 kg of CO₂ per tonne of tea produced, while tea gardens contribute 13.61 kg CO₂ per hectare.
