A Biomass gasification power plant to be built in Chimanimani

ALLIED Timber Holdings has entered into a partnership with Indian investors to establish a small power plant. The venture known as Zimbabwe Green power plant plans to build a two-megawatt biomass gasification power plant in Chimanimani.

In an interview, Allied Timbers chief executive Dr Joseph Kanyekanye said the project had received the nod from the Environmental Management Agency.
“We are currently waiting for a temporary license from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority which we are expecting in April and thus as soon as we get it, work will begin,” he said.
He also added that biomass energy production is a sustainable power generation source, which would use abundant wood waste from local sawmills
“In two years’ time from the initial start of the project we will be producing about 40 megawatts, which will be enough to cater for our power needs as well as those of Mutare,” he said.

 When completed, the project would be the biggest biomass power plant under one company in Africa. If this can help Chimanimani and boost their power problems, dont you think if that could be applied to most parts of Zimbabwe ZESA will be less burdened. This might also reduce severe power cuts. What do you think, lets talk about this.