Amandla Resources / ZCSD Biomass to Energy & Community Development Projects. Thuthuka Group Ltd

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1 Amandla Resources / ZCSD Biomass to Energy & Community Development Projects in association with: Thuthuka Group Ltd Amandla ZCSD TGL & LED Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 1

2 Who is: Amandla Resources? ARD has been operating in SA since1999 Specialise in physical and human resource development. Develop sustainable job creation initiatives. Create profitable partnerships between business and communities. Website: Click here New Horizons Thuthuka Group Ltd Engineering division. Construction division. Industrial division. Project finance. R & D. International operations. Website: Thuthuka Group click here 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 2

3 Who is ZCSD? A not for profit Section 21 Company: operating since Specialise in sustainable community development. Identify job creation initiatives. Training & mentoring. Integrate BEE and community job creation opportunities into large commercial projects. Biomass Objectives: To source tons of biomass: to generate 60 MWH s green power. To identify the best and most cost-effective harvesting system. To identify the most cost-effective transport system. To secure biomass supply. To identify a possible site for the power plant. Secure Power take-off customers. 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 3

4 Biomass Types and Sources: Timber: (eucalyptus, wattle, pine). Tons per hectare (140 to 220t/ha over 7 to 25 years harvest cycle) Roots (6%) Stumps (5%) Foliage (5.2%) Bark (13.5%) Branches (5%) Stems/logs (burnt timber, coppice) (67.1%). Sugar Cane: Up to 160 tonne / Ha per harvest (with irrigation). Trash (leaves, tops) Whole stick green or burned Bagasse (milling operations waste). Cane Yields & Growth Period: Yield - 60 to 160 tons per Ha (stalk): this will yield (33%) bagasse, at the mill, for Biomass conversion. Cane tops & trash about 20+ tonne/ Ha / harvest. Growth period to Harvest: 12 to 24 months depends on climate and soil, rainfall etc. 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 4

5 Other Wood-waste: Sawmilling operations waste & wood-yard trimmings Timber products manufacturing wastes Paper waste Pallets and crate discards. Other Agricultural Residues: Corn, Wheat, other grain stover Sugar Cane Bagasse ex milling operations Animals wastes and bio-solids/ Abattoir offal/ manure/ swill Rice hulls, Coconut shells, Oilseed stalks. Energy Crops: (planted specially for BioMass). Hybrid Poplar/ Surplus pine/ Eucalyptus/ Willow etc Grasses (Switchgrass/Cane/ Fodder/ Bamboo/ Sorghum) Oilseeds (Soya/ Canola/ Sunflower/ Jatropha/ Moringa) Moringa Trees (wood-mass as well as the oilseed) Algae grown for BioMass. 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 5

6 Technical Options for Energy Recovery from BioMass: 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 6

7 Local Economic Development Project Ideas: When engaging with local rural communities, Amandla Resources, in conjunction with ZCSD, have implemented various skills development projects, leading to operational projects that bring sustainable employment opportunities, through practical training and access to markets. Sewing and Garment making Welding and Metal-work fabrication 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 7

8 Summary of LED Projects Sustainable Agri-Villages Food security; perma-culture gardens Alien weed eradication Forestry Nurseries Contractor Development Micro Industry Development Eco Tourism Craft-making Development Poultry Projects Food Processing Training & Skills Transfer Mentorship in Support of All Above. 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 8

9 The Way Forward: Sign MOU s with local Communities & their Traditional Authorities. Investigate existing LED projects in region and look at building on these to create sustainability. Align the intended project with existing LED plans at District & Local Municipal levels. Investigate the SAVE (Sustainable Agri-Village) model and how it can work for your community. Compile a Land Use Plan and LED Development Plan, in compliance with Local, District & Provincial Government guidelines and requirements. Secure Funding & Grants, Technical and Administrative capacity for the approved Project(s). 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 9

10 Let us now make this a Reality - Together! Phambile Bambanisandla! 11 Silverleaf, Zimbali Forest Estate. Cell phones: / Page 10