For a 100 MLD plant, the above figures indicate that the required area shall be 167 hectares, producing about 60 litres per sq. metre per day of 8 hours of adequate sunlight. First, such a vast area is unlikely to be available near urban centres and secondly, if agricultural fields are acquired, the loss of agricultural production and cost of compensation may be unacceptable.
Published by PARITOSH TYAGI
For a 100 MLD plant, the above figures indicate that the required area shall be 167 hectares, producing about 60 litres per sq. metre per day of 8 hours of adequate sunlight. First, such a vast area is unlikely to be available near urban centres and secondly, if agricultural fields are acquired, the loss of agricultural production and cost of compensation may be unacceptable.