MINISTER NZIMANDE TO LAUNCH OFF-GRID POWER SOLUTION FOR INFORMAL TRADERS
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will launch the innovative BabyTurtle alternative energy project targeted at rural communities and informal traders who are off the electricity grid.
The project will be launched virtually on Thursday, 20 August 2020 and is aimed at empowering informal traders and entrepreneurs across Africa, with a particular focus on enabling women and young people to generate an income.
The project is developed by the award-winning green energy pioneer, SolarTurtle Pty (Ltd), which developed a number of different solar-powered applications for South Africa and Lesotho.
The Department of Science and Innovation, through the South African National Energy Development Institute, is a partner in the BabyTurtle project. Government supports such projects as part of the Solar Energy Research, Development and Innovation Technology Roadmap.
SolarTurtle aims to make green energy more accessible with the introduction of a new BabyTurtle product range, which comes in three sizes – a SparkCase, SparkBike and SparkCart – all of which are available for hire or purchase.
All three provide reliable solar energy and WiFi Internet connectivity. They are equipped with solar panels, batteries and inverters that can be used for a range of applications, including mobile offices, basic lighting, and charging stations for electronic devices. All of the solar-powered hubs are supported by a software management platform.
Details of the event:
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2020
Time: 11:00 to 13:00
RSVP by 18 August using the link below:
Registration for the virtual launch of the BabyTurtle Technology Solutions
For more information contact Veronica Mohapeloa at 083 400 5750 or Thabang Setlhare at 072 659 9690.
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Issued by:
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
DST Building (53), CSIR Campus
Meiring Naude Road
Brummeria
Pretoria
Enquiries: Ishmael Mnisi 0660378859
