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ABOUT SOLAR SHIP INC.
Solar Ship Inc. is a company based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada working to develop a hybrid aircraft to deliver critical cargo to cut-off places. The solarship gains lift from both buoyant gas and aerodynamics, and uses power from solar panels. The aircraft is a new concept of transport that does not rely on fossil fuels or ground infrastructure.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Combatting Poverty Through Local Ingenuity
Problem
Malawi’s energy economy has been heavily reliance on biomass energy for a long time and this has led to the country’s high carbon emission rates. From the massive patronage of coal mining to the proliferation of coal and wood combustion, Malawi has attained an estimated carbon footprint of 0.12 tons per capita. The country’s high carbon emissions have bolstered the rapidly changing climate, which through rampant floods and droughts, has negatively affected agriculture and led ultimately to poverty. (because most families depend on farming and fishing for basic income). From a reverse-engineered analysis of the problem, we have decided to harness Malawi’s own brainpower in the war against climate change and poverty.
Solution
Entrepreneurs for Climate Change Competition is a community-focused idea competition seeking well thought-out ideas from individuals/ teams of not more than 10 members for reducing carbon emissions in Malawi. Our solution uses six 7m tsoro mobile aerostats – two in each of the three participating cities (Lilongwe, Blantyre, and Zomba) for promotion.
Take a look at our site to find out more about the competition and how to participate today!
COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT
Combatting Climate Change Through Local Ingenuity
MEET THE TEAM
The team consists a diverse group of engineering students from different universities that were brought together through the annual Peace and Freedom Design Exchange Internship under the auspices of Solar Ship Inc.
AISHAH ABDULLATEIF
Khalifa University
