From concept to the roof in 18 months - new jobs created and license award to #Botswana company to manufacture the units to support expansion into other regions of SADC
The @UKinBotswana team have supported the process all though the journey. #SDG17
Happy Independence Day! As well as enjoying the Botswana sun this Boipuso, we are also harnessing its energy to reduce our CO2 emissions, thanks to the expertise of @ASEBotswana, and cutting edge technology from @SwanaSmartStore - proudly supported by @innovateuk. Pula!🇧🇼
Leading Botswana clean energy company @ASEBotswana selected by @EU_Commission funded #ELEVATE investment readiness program as most promising and impactive clean tech company in Sub Saharan #Africa.
Congratulations to @EuniceKira founder of @ASEBotswana Botswana first @globalcompact company. Mma Ntobedzi was selected to be the Southern African award candidate for her companies work on sustainable solutions, education and gender for the @StudyUKBritish Awards in London. #ESG
The UN Global Compact Network Botswana is convening the media & local businesses to explore how to accelerate the sustainability journey and reporting on ESG. Adopting sustainable business practices is key to prosperity and economic development.
As world leaders and policymakers make their way to Glasgow next week, let's talk about Botswana's Road to COP26.
Register here bit.ly/RegisterCOP26Botswana and join the conversation
#RoadToCOPBW
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Happy Independence Day! As well as enjoying the Botswana sun this Boipuso, we are also harnessing its energy to reduce our CO2 emissions, thanks to the expertise of @ASEBotswana, and cutting edge technology from @SwanaSmartStore - proudly supported by @innovateuk. Pula!🇧🇼
#ASE@ASEBotswana was established to commercialise the 3 research project funded by @innovateuk energy catalyst program- The response has been ‘explosive’ with ASE on target to exceed plan by 💯 in 2021
Good catch up conference call today with Kofi, Ross and Antoinette from the @thecarbontrust discussions on the next stage for the @SwanaSmartStore ‘road to commercialisation’ exited to learn we have installed a system for @SianPriceUK the UK HC at Westminster House #Gaborone
With the extra support of the Energy Catalyst Acceleration Program - IP has been established, an SPV established and trading and further investment watch this space for some major announcements coming !
Very pleased to learn at yesterday event #Botswana has updated its #INDC ahead of #COP26.
This can be a catalyst for 🇧🇼accelerate its clean energy transition by taking advantage of its huge renewables potential & advancing other clean energy technologies like @SwanaSmartStore
Looking forward to ‘DreamStorming’ 'Climate Change in #Botswana' tomorrow at New Capitol Cinemas Riverwalk starting at 0900 hrs with our good friend @ZeusDeuceAfrika
“Let the sun do the work” unpacking shortly in the village of #Jamataka@EmPoweredBW providing the #FinTech to support #Botswana first DESCO from concept to implementation a 3 year innovation journey with support from the #UK innovation agency @innovateuk#SDG7#SDG13
‘Let the sun do the work’ #SDG7 The team are programming the 2 systems this morning this is final phase of our #Green the #Botswana Diamond value chain first stage project.
Our monitoring platform below confirms the #solar systems are providing 💯 of the energy needs this morning
From 4am, Monday 11th October, 47 destinations will be removed from the red list for international travel with only 7 remaining.
The UK's inbound vaccinated arrivals policy has also been extended to a further 30 destinations.
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Finally got to meet one of my 🇧🇼 (s)heroes today, Dr Eng Ofetotse. Had a great conversation about life, careers and the environment. Dr Eng’s work (supported by @innovateuk) to develop clean, reliable and affordable energy has the potential to be a real game changer in Africa!
Happy Independence Day! As well as enjoying the Botswana sun this Boipuso, we are also harnessing its energy to reduce our CO2 emissions, thanks to the expertise of @ASEBotswana, and cutting edge technology from @SwanaSmartStore - proudly supported by @innovateuk. Pula!🇧🇼
It’s the Final countdown ! Congratulations @Dr_EngO and thank you for your supportive engaging leadership with the odd nudge when needed - just like @jayanta2010 ‘cuddly’ transformational leadership! Like ‘herding cats’
Promoting #WomenInEnergy is key for:
⚡️Achieving #SDG7
To support this goal ASE is training & supporting Women who want to develop a career in renewable engineering
Follow and watch as we delivery on this promise #GenerationEquality#SDG5
We managed to take part in the meeting remotely from #Botswana we are excited by the next stage of this highly successful Innovation development project and looking forward to installing this at various locations in Botswana later this year #SDG7#Innovating the future we want
Good discussions yesterday with @Energy4Impact team on the project support for the smart clean technology @SwanaSmartStore collaboration will receive to ensure the project moves from its feasibility stage to field trials. Discussions lead by @Dr_EngO#Research4Development