2026-Njimbere
With a foundation in business and administration studies at the Universities of the Western Cape, Pretoria, and Wits, Njimbere began his career in 2022 focusing on renewable energy in the […]
2024-Zakiya
Zakiya Abrahams is pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Sustainable Development at the University of Stellenbosch with the Centre for Sustainability Transitions. She has been in the renewable energy industry […]
2024-WiZelle
WiZelle Kritzinger is pursuing her Master of Philosophy in Economics at the University of Pretoria, with a strong interest in energy and environmental economics, particularly energy poverty. She is currently […]
2022-Ashlin
Ashlin completed a BSc(Hons) Environmental Science degree in 2018 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His thesis investigated the socio-economic impacts of solar water heaters in low-income households in Cato Manor, […]
2020-Muzi
Sakhil’umuzi Ngcongwane was awarded the 2020 DBREV scholarship to further his studies in Renewable Energy. Sakhil’umuzi was accepted by Wits to study towards a Master of Management in Energy Leadership […]
2018-Chantelle
Chantelle Janse van Vuuren. Chantelle is currently an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Masters student at Stellenbosch University, with a passion for learning. Her Masters research focuses on solar PV and […]
2016-Kyle
Kyle Swartz. Kyle was awarded the Doug Banks Renewable Energy Vision Scholarship, in 2016, towards a Masters degree at Stellenbosch University. His Masters research explores how socio-economic development funds, made […]
2014-Kim
Kimenthrie Pillay Since completing her MPhil (title) at the University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre, Kim has spent a year as intern with the City of Cape Town’s Department of […]
2013-Sean
Sean Kirsten, the 2013 DBREV Scholar, completed his two-year Masters in Business Science (Economics) in 2014. His research topic explored energy efficiency in low cost houses in the Western Cape, using […]
2012-Riaan
Riaan Opperman, the 2012 DBREV Scholar, completed his M Tech (Eng) at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). His project involved the development of a Hydrokinetic Coil Pump (HCP) which […]