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Biofuel HighwaysCape Town
Presentation
Benefits of biofuel highways Drawbacks of biofuel highways Plant profile - Milletta Pinnata Cape Town energy Model for investment – energy cooperative Summary
Benefits of biofuel highways
Wind-break / sun-break Soil improvement, water retention, air
purification Sustainable oil supply Supply at point of demand Foster local self-employment Return on investment
Drawbacks of biofuel highways
Introducing invasive species?2
Widening highways takes extra work May obscure views of Table Mountain Some biofuel plants are toxic for animals
Millettia Pinnata Carbon Sequestration Hardy – wind, drought, flood, disease and
pest resiliant Soil improvement / animal deterent Sustainable source – tree seeds Oil rich crop
Cape town energy
Energy demand in cape town > 128 million GJ1 ~ 3 million tonnes of oil equivalent
Government mandate to renewably produce 10% of energy demand by 20201
5,000 km of highway estimated to fuel 15% of Cape Town energy demand
Energy co-operative Producers
Land owners
Planters
Pruners
Harvestors Suppliers
Seed pressing
Oil refining
Sales Consumers
Transport
Irrigation
Electricity
Heat
Summary
Sustainable, resiliant economies stem from self-sufficient energy systems.
Biofuel is a cost effective way to produce and generate energy for transport, electricity and heat at a local level.
Using marginal land, biofuels can improve the natural environment, empower the unemployed and sustain an economy.
References
1 – World Energy Council study – Cape Town
2 – Pongamia invasive risk assessment
3 – Bristol energy cooperative business plan
4 – Millettia Pinnata as a biofuel
5 – Biofuel highways project in USA