Energy has been the fundamental foundation of economic development globally. In the way it is sourced, produced and used, where two major shortcomings have occurred. Firstly, the energy grid system has been very inefficient lately and secondly, key environmental and social problems, both local and global, have been linked with the downfall of our energy system. Many environmental and social problems are caused by the way the energy system operates. South Africans are using hi

In South Africa, 20% of the population does not have access the the grid (the national power network) and therefore rely on poorly efficient, expensive and dangerous energy sources such as paraffin, kerozen and candles for their lighting, cooking and heating. This poor energy security is a critical hindrance to the empowerment of women and education of children, who spend a large amount of the day time seeking wood or other energy sources used for cooking. At night, the poo