Local solar innovation lights up COP28

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Green acclaim: Liphi's innovation has been recognised at international level

DUBAI: A Motswana electronic engineer and inventor, Kedumetse Liphi, who designed a solar powered backpack targeting learners in rural off-grid areas, was on Sunday named the overall winner of a category on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Technology.

Liphi was crowned the winner in a ceremony held at the Egyptian Pavilion at Expo2020, the COP28 venue in Dubai on Sunday.

The award distinguishes Liphi’s invention, which is a compact backpack, made from durable, waterproof canvas, and includes an integrated solar panel which absorbs and stores sunlight during the day for use later at night. It has an LED light which the developer says can last up to seven hours.

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