2012 Scholarship. Congratulations to Riaan Opperman, the DBREV scholar for 2012! Riaan is currently studying toward his MTech at NMMU. His thesis involves the use of hydrokinetic energy to pump water and potentially provide a source of energy for rural communities living near rivers. We look forward to challenging and supporting Riaan in 2012. We’d like to thank every applicant who put effort into applying for the DBREV scholarship - it is encouraging to once again see the enthusiasm and interest of young people to enter and develop the Renewable Energy environment in Southern Africa.  | The
Doug Banks Renewable Energy Vision is a South African initiative aimed at building intellectual capital in the field of Renewable Energy. Dr Doug Banks was a man who was passionate about meeting Africa's energy challenges through the development of Renewable Energy. Through a deep understanding of people and technology, Doug was able to speak to and shape national renewable energy policies. A number of young professionals owe their career choice to Doug's enthusiastic mentorship. This initiative is set on finding undergraduate students, preferably from an engineering, scientific or technical background who are willing and able to carry forward Doug's passion and vision. The Doug Banks Renewable Energy Vision Trust has been formed by friends and colleagues of Dr Doug Banks who, after his untimely death in July 2008, decided to create something that would become a legacy of a truly remarkable man. |
