It has strong patents and is working with commercial development partners on thin-film photovoltaics which are particularly appropriate for decentralized uses not dependent on an electric grid. Electric scooters which offer an enormous market opportunity to supply low cost, speed, battery lifetime, and cheap fuel expense. The company is trying to bring together economic prosperity and an improved life style. South African housing . The Province of Northern Cape is a region of abject poverty, according to Pakes Dikgets, the Province's Minister of Housing and Local Government.
People live in squalor with no access to clean water, shelter, or education.
They need jobs, affordable health care, roads and infrastructure development. Although resources are limited, the Province is trying to achieve an energy efficient concept. The Province is building steel frame houses, designed by the people, using passive solar concepts. The houses are wrapped in polystyrene for insulation so no heat is needed. The newly built houses are ventilated to reduce levels of carbon monoxide which tends to leave the people comatose from burning low grade coal.