
Scholars
Small solar array for a high school, Belize [photo – Glynn Morris]
We are continually impressed by the number of applicants showing passion and tenacity in their desire to make an impact on energy in Africa.
2022
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
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 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 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
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 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 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 […]
2011
Gabrielle (Gaby) Coppez has the distinction of being the first DBREV Scholar. Her 2011 MSc (Eng) was completed at UCT in the Department of Electrical Engineering and entitled ‘Optimal Sizing […]