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South Africa

Zonke Energy

January 23rd, 2024

In response to the challenge of providing energy to South Africa’s growing urban informal settlements, the City of Cape Town is exploring a grant-based solution.

Posted in Round 10, South AfricaTagged Leave no one behind technologies and business modelsLeave a comment on Zonke Energy

Sunstore technologies

December 19th, 2023

Sunstore Technologies has pioneered the Sunstorepowerpan XLM, a solar hybrid cooking and electricity generation unit designed to cook various foods and produce 2000 portions of

Posted in Alumni, South AfricaTagged Heating, Round 8Leave a comment on Sunstore technologies

Ocean Flow Energy

December 19th, 2023

Innovative floating foundations enable offshore wind turbines in deeper waters, expanding wind farm possibilities around the Atlantic Margins. Cost-effective solutions are vital for competitiveness and

Posted in Alumni, South AfricaTagged Round 4, WindLeave a comment on Ocean Flow Energy

NewAfrica Bioenergy Limited

December 19th, 2023

This collaborative project aims to produce a bankable feasibility study for the Weza 10MWe CHP. The project concentrates on generating electricity and steam for industrial,

Posted in South AfricaTagged Biofuels, Biomass, Round 9, WasteLeave a comment on NewAfrica Bioenergy Limited

ION Ventures Ltd

December 19th, 2023

Ion Ventures and Zonke Energy are collaborating to create a microgrid electrification system for a low-income urban community in South Africa without grid access. This

Posted in Alumni, South AfricaTagged Batteries, Round 7, storageLeave a comment on ION Ventures Ltd

Invinity Energy

December 19th, 2023
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GRIDIMP

December 19th, 2023

In response to South Africa’s energy challenges, Gridimp and GreenSun’s project addresses Eskom’s regular load shedding, impacting socially disadvantaged communities. The initiative introduces demand-side control

Posted in Alumni, South AfricaTagged Round 8, Transmission & distributionLeave a comment on GRIDIMP

BuffaloGrid

December 19th, 2023
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NewAfrica Bionenergy Limited

December 19th, 2023

This collaborative project aims to produce a bankable feasibility study for the Weza 10MWe CHP. The project concentrates on generating electricity and steam for industrial,

Posted in Round 9, South AfricaTagged Other energy access technology

Cepower

April 18th, 2023

This project will assess the feasibility of a newly configured induction motor technology with brushless rotor design for use in industrial variable speed drive (VSD)

Posted in Round 9, South AfricaTagged Energy storageLeave a comment on Cepower

Smart Grid Controls

April 18th, 2023

In South Africa, the generation of renewable energy has been encouraged through the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPP). This programme requires IPPs to

Posted in Round 9, South AfricaTagged Next generation solarLeave a comment on Smart Grid Controls

Newafrica Impact

April 18th, 2023

Based on the latest IEA report, biomass holds the potential to fulfil 57% of Africa’s energy demand by 2035. However, despite the enormous biomass energy

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Rheenergise

April 18th, 2023

RheEnergise has developed a High-Density Hydro energy storage solution. HD-Hydro is conceptually like traditional pumped-hydro. When energy is abundant and low-cost, water is pumped uphill,

Posted in Round 9, South AfricaTagged Energy storageLeave a comment on Rheenergise

Modularity Grid

April 18th, 2023

Modularity Grid is partnering with two of the largest telecom industry players in Africa, with the end goal of extending access to affordable, reliable and

Posted in Round 9, Rwanda, South AfricaTagged Leave no one behindLeave a comment on Modularity Grid

Africa New Energies

April 18th, 2023

South Africa’s government has committed to transforming the Energy Sector. A key part of this goal is centered around Renewable Energy investment and a move

Posted in Round 9, South AfricaTagged Energy storageLeave a comment on Africa New Energies

M-Solv

December 18th, 2020

USPV Ultrasealing for Photovoltaics REGION South Africa, Southern Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE On Grid STAGE Mid ROUND Round 7

Posted in Alumni, Current, South AfricaTagged Round 7, Solar, South Africa

Brits Energy

December 9th, 2020

SolarTurbo-CHP, Semi-renewable, grid independent micro combined heat and power system. REGION South Africa, Southern Africa Technology Multiple – Non-Renewable SECTOR Energy generation SCALE On Grid

Posted in Alumni, Current, South AfricaTagged Multiple - Non-Renewable, Round 7, South Africa

Gravitricity

December 9th, 2020

Gravitricity Energy Storage REGION South Africa, Southern Africa Technology Batteries & storage SECTOR Energy generation SCALE On Grid STAGE Mid ROUND Round 7

Posted in Alumni, Current, South AfricaTagged Batteries & Storage, Round 7, South Africa

RFC Power

December 9th, 2020

Low-Cost Redox Flow Electrolyte – LoCoLyte REGION South Africa, Southern Africa Technology Batteries & storage SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Household/Stand-alone STAGE Early ROUND Round 7

Posted in Alumni, Current, South AfricaTagged Batteries & Storage, Round 7, South Africa

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