Mpumulanga
energyDRIVE Mpumalanga 2024 marked a milestone in renewable energy education, delivering an inspiring, hands-on experience across one of South Africa’s most critical energy provinces.
Since its inception in the Cape in 2017, energyDRIVE has reached more than 8,300 learners from over 60 schools across South Africa’s Northern, Western and Eastern Cape regions. With the support of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, the Eskom Development Foundation, the Embassy of Denmark, ENERTRAG South Africa, and SAWEA, this initiative expanded its reach by engaging over 18,600 learners in 10 Nkangala District schools.
energyDRIVE comprises a custom-built mobile edu-unit that showcases various technologies related to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources such as wind energy components, solar PV rooftops, battery storage, biogas digesters and solar water heater systems.
In addition to an interactive, educational and engaging presentation on renewable energy technologies and potential careers in the sector and a chance for learners to interact with the technologies on the truck, Eskom delivered a presentation on electricity safety and the dangers of illegal connections.
Choosing Mpumalanga, South Africa’s coal heartland, was no coincidence. It was a strategic effort to spark awareness, develop skills, and empower youth in a province central to the Just Energy Transition.
The campaign featured high-impact workshops, career sessions, and live demonstrations, cementing clean energy not just as a climate solution, but a path to economic inclusion.
This success reflects the collective will of partners committed to a greener future: Eskom’s drive for innovation, Embassy of Denmark’s global energy leadership, ENERTRAG’s technical expertise, and SAWEA’s unwavering advocacy for wind power.
energyDRIVE is a pioneering movement, championing renewable energy education, one school at a time.
Cape Route
energyDRIVE is an education and awareness initiative that aims to promote renewable power technologies and create awareness among learners. It features a custom-built mobile edu-unit that showcases various technologies related to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources such as wind energy components, solar PV rooftops, battery storage, biogas digesters, and solar water heater systems. The initiative is designed to be interactive, engaging, and educational, with the intention of attracting maximum participation from learners.
Since its establishment in 2017, energyDRIVE has achieved significant success, reaching over 5000 learners across the Northern, Western, and Eastern Cape regions of South Africa. The initiative has been able to provide valuable education and insights into the impact of renewable power technologies in our rapidly changing world.
With the support of partners and sponsors, the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has taken the initiative to establish an energyDRIVE route in the Mpumalanga Province. The primary objective of this expansion is to reach students in Grades 9 to 12 across schools in Mpumalanga. By focusing on these schools, energyDRIVE aims to educate students about the importance and benefits of embracing renewable energy sources. The initiative seeks to create social acceptance and awareness among students, emphasizing the role of renewable energy in addressing environmental concerns and sustainable development.
Through its engaging and informative approach, energyDRIVE contributes to building a knowledge base among students and fostering a positive attitude towards renewable energy. By targeting learners at a crucial stage in their education, the initiative aims to inspire and empower the next generation to embrace renewable power technologies and become future leaders in the field.
Overall, energyDRIVE plays a vital role in promoting renewable energy awareness and education, reaching out to students across various regions and instilling a sense of responsibility towards a sustainable and clean energy future.
