Our Projects
Flagship National Green Industrial Platforms
Delivering Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 Through Industrial-Scale Transformation & Powering Africa’s Clean Energy Future
Projects
A-CBC coordinates and delivers flagship national green industrial platforms that mobilise investment, technology, and partnerships across energy, agro-industry, and digital infrastructure in alignment with Vision 2030. Our projects span multiple African countries, combining scalable biofuel production, renewable energy microgrids, and national AI-carbon data infrastructure to generate sustainable energy, jobs, and verified carbon reductions.
Zimbabwe- 37MW Biodiesel–Hybrid Microgrid Platform
Status: Flagship National Green Energy Platform
Status Badge: Flagship National Platform (Vision 2030)
Purpose:
Deliver resilient, low-carbon power for industrial clusters and off-grid growth through scalable biodiesel-hybrid microgrids.
National Value / Key Impacts:
- Industrial energy security
- Import substitution
Job creation & skills transfer - 125,000 t CO₂e reductions/year
- Electrifies 5,000 homes & 80 industries
- Creates 1,800+ jobs
Platforms / Technology:
- 10,000 ha Nopal plantations (Midlands & Mashonaland East)
- Triton Hydrogen HTL biofuel system
- Central biodiesel refinery + hybrid 37 MW microgrid (solar, wind, B20 gensets, battery)
- AWS DECM AI‑optimized dispatch + carbon MRV
South Africa Aviation Fuel & Marine Biodiesel
Platform Focus
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF – SPK)
Advanced Marine Biodiesel (B100 / Renewable Diesel)
Core Value Proposition
Drop-in fuels compatible with existing aircraft and vessels
70–90% well-to-wake emissions reduction
Non-food, arid-land feedstock with secure long-term supply
Digitally verified carbon performance
Mozambique FOAK (Flagship Preparations)
Status: Flagship National Agro-Industrial Hydrogen Platform
Status Badge: Flagship National Platform (Vision 2030)
Purpose:
Convert climate-resilient Nopal biomass into green hydrogen, biofuels, and industrial feedstocks.
National Value / Key Impacts:
- Rural industrialisation
- Climate-resilient agriculture
- Export-grade green fuels
- 50 million litres/year production
- Certified carbon credits
- Strong EBITDA forecast
Platforms / Technology:
- 2,000 ha Nopal plantation (Gaza)
- Modular HTL reactor
- Refining hub in Maputo (B20, B100, SAF, etc.)
Namibia - Off-Grid Electrification Platforms
Status: Expansion / Operational
Status Badge: Flagship National Platform (Vision 2030)
Purpose:
Deliver reliable off-grid electricity to rural and remote communities using Nopal biodiesel-powered microgrids.
National Value / Key Impacts:
- Powers 50,000+ lives
- Creates 500+ jobs
- Supports local industry growth
Platforms / Technology:
- 5 × 5 MW Caterpillar biodiesel generators
- 5,000 ha Nopal cultivation supporting feedstock supply
Pan-Africa - AI & Carbon Data Infrastructure Platform
Status: Flagship National Digital & Climate Data Platform
Status Badge: Flagship National Platform (Vision 2030)
Purpose:
Provide national-grade AI, carbon reporting, and climate data infrastructure supporting compliance, research, and investment readiness.
National Value / Key Impacts:
- Carbon market readiness
- Research & innovation
- Digital industrial competitiveness
Platforms / Technology:
- Cloud-based AI dispatch & carbon MRV system (AWS Africa af-south-1)
- Edge nodes at Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia sites for real-time control
- Supports microgrids, biofuel hubs, and SAF/marine fuel operations
Delivery Model / Ribbon:
- Government–academia–private sector collaboration (including University of Zimbabwe)
- Delivered through the A-CBC Green Industrial Consortium