REACT (Renewable Energy Access for the Conversion of Tuk-tuks) 

Partners: University Of Surrey (Lead), Alta Vision (Pvt) Ltd, University Of Sri Jayewardenepura

Country: Sri Lanka

Technology: Energy storage, including batteries and mechanical storage

Stage: Early

Stage: 9

The Technology lead for the project is an industrial firm, Alta Vision (Pvt) Ltd. They are supported by two academic partners with sound track records and knowledge in mechanical and electric system design, and electric and hybrid vehicle research and development.

This project aims to develop innovative technologies and business models that together will improve energy access to hundreds of thousands of Sri Lankan three-wheel tuk-tuk drivers. Tuk-tuk-drivers – male and female – rely on their vehicles as an important source of income but currently lack access to energy which is affordable, reliable and carbon free. The project will convert internal combustion engine tuk-tuks to electricity and power them with solar energy.