In our first solar site visit of 2024, we had the privilege of joining forces with the YouLead 2024 Warriors at UCT. The purpose? To introduce them to the fundamental components and terminology essential for building solar panels and systems. This journey marks their initiation into hands-on solar panels construction, guided by experts from UCT Engineers Without Borders. 

Are you curious about what lies ahead in the realm of solar exploration? 

YouLead 2019 Warriors With Their Solar Powered Powerbanks

“Playing with Solar? Is an experimental journey where warriors delve into the intricacies of solar panel construction, solar power banks, and how solar energy can revolutionise their homes! Through demonstrations, engineers without borders illustrate the process of generating electricity using solar. 

As the 2024 warriors embark on this journey with engineers, we eagerly anticipate witnessing their dedication soar as they master the building blocks of solar power. 

We hope that through this we will witness these skills culminate in the creation of functional solar PV systems capable of powering their homes, especially during dreaded load-shedding.

By Zizpho Mfeketo