(Wilmington, NC) Harare, Zimbabwe - Maxwell Chikumbutso, a Zimbabwean inventor, has made headlines with his alleged breakthrough in renewable energy technology -- the Microsonic Energy Device (MSED). Chikumbutso claims his invention can generate continuous electricity without traditional fuel sources, an assertion that has attracted both strong support and deep skepticism from scientists and energy experts worldwide.
Among the most vocal supporters of Chikumbutso's work is Foster Gamble, creator of the Thrive documentary series. Gamble, along with engineer Nils Rognerud, traveled to Zimbabwe in 2018 to evaluate Chikumbutso's claims. In their assessment, which was featured in the 2020 film Thrive II: This Is What It Takes, the team concluded that the 500kW Green Power Machine (GPM) -- allegedly powered by the MSED -- produced continuous electricity without an external power source.
Gamble has championed Chikumbutso's work as part of a broader movement advocating for suppressed energy technologies. He argues that such innovations, if widely adopted, could disrupt global energy markets and provide affordable power to communities worldwide.
Additionally, reports indicate that the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) has conducted tests on the MSED, with some engineers suggesting the device is functional. However, these claims have not been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, limiting their credibility among the global scientific community.
The Zimbabwean government has also expressed interest in Chikumbutso's work, though no official endorsements or large-scale adoptions have been announced. Reports suggest that investors from the United States and the United Arab Emirates have invited Chikumbutso to demonstrate his technology abroad.
Despite the excitement surrounding the MSED, many scientists and researchers have dismissed Chikumbutso's claims as scientifically implausible. Critics argue that the device violates the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, particularly the principle that energy cannot be created from nothing.
Investigative reports by TechZim and PRNigeria have cast further doubt on Chikumbutso's work. Some of his alleged inventions have been linked to existing, commercially available products. For example, a "hypersonic energy device" he showcased was identified as a Browey portable power station sold on Amazon.
Likewise, his supposed electric vehicle was found to be a Kaiyi X3 Pro EV, a Chinese-manufactured model, rather than an original design.
Adding to the controversy, Chikumbutso has reportedly admitted in interviews that some of his prototypes only function under controlled laboratory conditions and are not yet practical for widespread use.
With no peer-reviewed evidence to support his claims, Chikumbutso's work remains unverified and controversial. While his supporters insist that his discoveries have the potential to transform global energy consumption, skeptics warn that without transparent scientific validation, the MSED should be treated with caution.
Until Chikumbutso provides independent, reproducible proof of his device's capabilities, the debate over the Microsonic Energy Device is likely to continue, leaving the world questioning: is this a revolutionary breakthrough or just another case of pseudoscience?