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Project 90 by 2030 initiative
 Johannesburg
Zoo received assistance from the NGO Project 90 by
2030 in showcasing alternative energy ideas in the
Zoo. Three projects were completed, the first being
a biogas digester near the restaurant and the other,
solar panels near the Education Centre and a small
one to run an electric fence for the cheetah
enclosure.
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The solar PV unit situated close to the
Education Centre is used to supplement the energy
consumed in the Zoo by 4KW/h daily. The panels are
fitted with a digital unit to record the amount of
energy generated and distributed into the Zoo grid.
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A biogas digester was installed near the
restaurant to reduce the waste being removed to the
composting site, using anaerobic bacteria to convert
the organic waste into usable gas. The biogas is a
mixture of methane and carbon dioxide which will be
used to cook foods in the restaurant, and the semi
solid residue will be collected for fertiliser for
the nursery.
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The project is an exciting addition to the Zoo,
whereby the benefits of biogas plants will be
illustrated and the benefits of using these systems
in rural areas will be highlighted.
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The final gift from Project 90 by 2030 was a
solar powered golf cart. This unique vehicle has a
panel on the roof and can also be charged from the
large panels near the Education Centre. It will be
used to transport VIP’s within the Zoo.
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The future projects with the two organizations
will include ongoing training and awareness around
the installations at the Zoo. The provision of
training venues for Project 90 by 2030 in
Johannesburg is important, so that they may continue
with their strategic work of encouraging people to
reduce carbon emissions by 90% by the year 2030. To
learn more about Project 90 by 3030 visit
www.90x2030.org
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