The technology relates to a system that harvests thermal energy from various sources (e.g., sunlight, cars, power plants, factories, and other industries) and converts it to electricity. In this system, heat energy is harvested and then stored in a storage tank, using water as an energy storage...

NanoThermX™ introduces a novel method for producing high-performance nanofluids through an irradiation-assisted synthesis process that combines a base fluid with a selected precursor. This innovative approach improves the stability, dispersion, and uniformity of nanoparticles within the fluid...

This invention relates to a small-scale, ecologically friendly energy conversion system that generates electricity from ambient thermal energy. The system captures and stores heat from various natural and man-made sources, including sunlight, vehicle exhausts, power plants, industrial processes, and...

This invention relates to tubular fixed bed reactors (TFBRs), specifically to a reactor internal component designed to improve heat transfer performance during exothermic catalytic processes such as Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis (FTS). The technology includes (i) a reactor internal component for a fixed...

The invention relates to a smart electronic controller designed to optimise household energy efficiency. It employs a microprocessor and sensor-based control system that permits selective management of electricity consumption across different household load lines. The system allows both manual and...

The invention is a self-aligning rooftop wind turbine designed to generate electricity efficiently for households. Unlike traditional large-scale wind turbines that require expansive open spaces and costly transmission infrastructure, this small turbine can be installed on rooftops. It features a...

The invention involves a sol-gel-based uniform carbon-coating process designed to create high-performance lithium-ion batteries. This process uses carbon nanotubes and an improved carbon-coating method that incorporates organic phosphoric acid as both a carbon and phosphorus source. This allows for...

This invention presents a closed-circuit solar thermal energy recirculation and conversion system designed to optimise solar heat absorption and transform it into usable electrical energy using Peltier cells. Unlike traditional solar thermal or photovoltaic systems, this hybrid solution merges solar...

MagneGen™ is a breakthrough low-cost energy generation system that converts thermal energy into electrical energy using the magnetic relaxation effect in repurposed magnetron magnets—commonly sourced from discarded microwave ovens and other household appliances. The system harnesses the unique...

This invention presents a plug-and-play energy management system designed for South African households, integrating Internet of Things (IoT) controls, opto-isolation, and delayed switching technology. It enables automated, safe, and intelligent switching between grid power and local renewable energy...