Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability

Innovation and Technology Development

PROTOTYPE 1: IMPLEMENT LARGE AREA SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY ABSORBERS

RSA PATENT: 05297 of 2016

F. Muthizongo and L.W. Snyman, “Development of low-cost reflective plate thermal energy absorber systems for application in South Africa”, Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 32(3): 41–56, 2021. (DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2021/v32i3a8044)

  • Increased absorption of Thermal Energy on household rooftop through innovative design and utilising low-cost materials and nanotechnology.
  • 0.30 Rand per kWhr (ten years) versus R2.50 per kWhr from Eskom Grid.

Inventor: Prof L.W. Snyman  (iNanoWS) 

PROTOTYPE 2: STORE THERMAL ENERGY IN A SECOND GEYSER

RSA PATENT: 05297 of 2016

F. Muthizongo and L.W. Snyman, “Development of low-cost reflective plate thermal energy absorber systems for application in South Africa”, Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 32(3): 41–56, 2021. (DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2021/v32i3a8044)

  • Store thermal energy in a second geyser.
  • Use low temp energy to feed washing machine, dishwasher, room heating and utility taps.
  • 0.50 Rand per kWhr (ten years) versus R2.50 per kWhr from Eskom Grid.
  • Reduce load on the Grid.

Inventor: Prof L.W. Snyman  (iNanoWS) 

PROTOTYPE 3: CONVERT STORED THERMAL ENERGY TO ELECTRICITY