Comparative $250 Million Biofuel-to-Power Proposal Geodyn Solutions: Industrial Hemp vs. Sugarcane & Sorghum – Dominican Republic
Comparative $250 Million Biofuel-to-Power Proposal Geodyn Solutions: Industrial Hemp vs. Sugarcane & Sorghum – Dominican Republic Executive SummaryGeodyn Solutions, in partnership with Dominican stakeholders, proposes a $250 million investment to establish a biofuel-to-power ecosystem in the Dominican Republic (DR). This project compares two strategic feedstock pathways:Industrial Hemp – diversified model emphasizing nutraceuticals, textiles, biodiesel, and biomass electricity.Sugarcane & Sorghum – high-volume energy model with ethanol, bagasse pellets, molasses, and baseload power.Key Investment Metrics:Power Output: 30 MW (240 GWh/year)ROI: Hemp 28–33% vs. Sugarcane & Sorghum 30–40%Payback: Hemp ~5.0 yrs vs. Sugarcane & Sorghum ~4.5 yrsCO₂ Offset: 125,000–200,000 tons/yearJobs: 1,500+ direct & indirectGovernment Incentives: Up to $80M availableFeedstock PerformanceCriteriaIndustrial HempSugarcane & SorghumBiomass Yield (t/ha/yr)13–1560–100 (cane), 40–60 (sorghum)Ethanol Potential (L/ton)300–400400–700Electricity Output (kWh/ton)~1,250~1,450ROI (15…