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Some 24 million hectares of Namibia are covered with invader bush, making farming impossible and making these areas uninhabitable for wild game. While some charcoal production on a small scale has started, a new method of getting rid of invader bush but generating electricity has been introduced to Namibia. The invader species get removed and burnt in a small plant and the heat generated can activate a small turbine, which can produce electricity. This can be used for off-grid solutions for farmers, but the surplus electricity generated by this "System Johansson Gasproducer" could also be sold to NamPower and fed into the existing electricity grid.

This is a fully developed, reliable and clean, over many years long-term tested source of

renewable biomass energy for direct engine/generator or heat applications. It has been

specially designed for use in Developing countries, where communities have the will and government support to in suitable areas establish their own energy plantations with straight and fast growing clean trees while at the same time creating new employment and learning opportunities. The "System Johansson Gasproducer" (SJP) produces tar free gas suitable as fuel for internal combustion engines. Five standard types are available with a capacity range of 120 to 850 Nm3/hr to power electric generators from 50 to 400 KVA. Larger Types with higher outputs can be designed on demand. Average Production Ratio is 1,2 kg wood = 1 KVA, depending on the type of fuel and its moisture content. The SJG can operate 24 hours continuously without being stopped for refueling and de-ashing. Its operating lifespan is estimated at plus 20 years. Operating is done by skilled tractor diesel mechanics, who will be properly

trained. Maintenance Work and cost are minimal. Besides Hard- and Soft Wood a number of Agricultural waste can be used as fuel by hard compacting into briquettes (bush blocks) For larger plants semi and full automatic options are available on specific demand. With hot gas- and combustion air fans, applying a special design - the "Woodgas Burner" – the SJG can used as heat source for driers, boilers and small turbines. Details can be obtained from Mrs Elisabeth Eck, the Namibian representative of Carbo Consult Engineering (Pty) Ltd at tel. 061-246 991, fax 061-253884 or 0811-249 388.

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