Sustainable Development
"Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”Montigny plans to use the biomass available from our 50 000+ hectares of plantations to power a renewable biomass power plant at our present mill site. The plant will be the largest woody biomass plant on the African Continent with an aim to displace imported coal-fired power with local, clean energy.
Eswatini has the potential to run on 100% renewables by harnessing the vast local resources available. Between the timber and sugar industries alone 150 MW could be sustainably produced from biomass each year.
Montigny is presently piloting a community forestry programme with our neighbours that transforms invasive Wattle Jungles into smallholder plantations.
The Wattle Jungle biomass will provide additional feedstock to the power plant & additional income to impoverished communities.
With our projects, Montigny hopes to build a community and marketplace focused on sustainable development in Eswatini.
Eswatini's Resources
Eswatini has the potential to run on 100% renewables by harnessing the vast local resources available.
In the News:
Montigny’s Biomass Trade and BioEnergy Africa Conference presentation – September 2017Swazi Observer: Montigny’s answer to country's electricity challenges
Montigny’s presentation to the SADC Regional Conference – July 2017
Swazi Observer - 2050 Supplement: Montigny Celebrates 53 years
Swazi Times - Earth Hour Supplement: Montigny Adds Value
Energy & Environment Partnership (EEP): Montigny’s Success Story Feature Article
Business Day Article: Biomass: The Energy Answer for Swaziland
ESI Africa: Swaziland to procure 28% power through biomass
Renewable Energie World: Swaziland Plans 35-MW Biomass Plant
Montigny’s Interview Feature: Power in Africa: Expert Insights
EEP Africa: Montigny’s project information available on the EEP Project Notice Board
