https://www.grrr.co.za/blog.php?11-Stu en Tue, 12 May 2026 23:14:10 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.grrr.co.za/images/avenger/misc/rss.jpg https://www.grrr.co.za/blog.php?11-Stu https://www.grrr.co.za/entry.php?8-Green-Energy-and-Big-Business-Plans-Part-2 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:28:40 GMT Ok so a commentator (Hubris) asked for a bit more information on the project. Said commentator seems to know an incredible amount on the subject... Ok so a commentator (Hubris) asked for a bit more information on the project. Said commentator seems to know an incredible amount on the subject matter which pleases me.

Project: Power Generations (Carbon Neutral) - 400 kW to 200 MW

The project would be a Biomass Gasification plant. I have done a fair amount of research into these and a few pilot programs in Ireland and the like. They have been very successful in carbon neutral power generation.

I am aware that current barriers such as deregulation stand in the way of projects like these but I am hoping that South Africa is on the path to freeing these in order to meet our growing requirement for power.

The Gasification plants require Biomass products which could be farmed these have additional spin-off products which offer additional avenues of revenue and employment.

My basic idea would be to get business plan in place and approach HNWI (High Network Individuals) that I have had the fortune of being networked with.

Build the plant let it run for 5 - 6 years then sell the plant off. In the 5 - 6 years I hope to recover some of the initial investment for the investors via Power sold back into the grid. And obviously having a Carbon Neutral power generation plant to sell off to IPP's after the initial set up.

In terms of BEE - EE this is not a challenge for me at all, as one of the primary providers of the technologies is a school mate of mine who happens to be BEE - EE. And I do have one or two additional contacts that can assist with and 'tendering' processes that have to be followed.

So for me now it's about laying out the plans and looking at what needs to be looked at prior to putting a portfolio together for the possible investors.

From initial assessments to viability studies for the most suitable locations. Maybe I'm getting excited about nothing and could be taking a shot in the dark and could be completely out of my scope. But nothing ventured nothing gained.
]]> Stu https://www.grrr.co.za/entry.php?8-Green-Energy-and-Big-Business-Plans-Part-2 https://www.grrr.co.za/entry.php?7-Green-Energy-and-Big-Business-Plans Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:55:18 GMT With the increased focus on Green Energies within this country and globally I have been going over a business idea that I've had for the past year.

Not without going into to much detail in the open domain and having some other genius come along and plop the idea out from under my nose I need to turn to a much wiser and well good educated audience.

My Topic is Green Energy

There is definite potential for huge growth within the South African market for Green Energy products and even green or carbon neutral power generation. What are the major barriers to entry?

Cost
Funding / Investment
Technical savy

I've been investigating the different options and have come across one power generation option which may have more potential spin-offs other than the carbon neutral power generation that could be gained.

However to entice investors and venture capitalists I cannot approach possible funders with a golden outlook and provide figures that will be pleasing, I have to be real about this! What are the potential pit falls and implications in pursuing a project like this.

So I turn to my friends with their wealth of knowledge and experience in the worldly world.

Starting off is the key but were does one need to take the first step.

I hope to make this a series of questions and answers and update blogs on my progress. ]]> Stu https://www.grrr.co.za/entry.php?7-Green-Energy-and-Big-Business-Plans