Real projects creating meaningful impact through learning, innovation and community collaboration.
Sustainable Fish Farming for Community Upliftment
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Farming fish in a container could soon become the norm in Western Cape communities, thanks to forward-thinking CPUT Engineering students.
With the rapid decline of wild fish stocks in the ocean, a group of ten Mechanical and Electrical BTech Engineering students unveiled a self-powered and fully operational fish farming system at the Bellville campus.
The prototype was developed to support the sustainable use of natural resources while creating opportunities for sustainable income for impoverished communities.
The prototype was set up at the Belhar Multi-Purpose Centre.
Solar-Powered Aquaponics for Sustainable Livelihoods
Monday, 06 October 2014
Mechanical Engineering lecturer Fareed Ismail has invented the Small Scale Modular Solar Powered Aquaponics System, following the registration of his patent.
The invention allows communities to engage in small-scale farming, particularly in areas where there is little or no infrastructure and limited levels of expertise.
“This invention will allow sub-social as well as affluent environmentally friendly communities to promote entrepreneurship, create awareness of green energy, and supply sustainable livelihoods throughout,” says Ismail.
The system consists of an aquaculture unit to breed and grow fish, along with a hydroponics water filtration unit that supports the growth of vegetables and fruits. It relies on renewable energy sources such as solar thermal, wind and photovoltaic energy, combined with a programmable control system.
Aquaculture and fresh produce farming are typically carried out on a large scale and require significant capital and infrastructure. However, this system enables smaller-scale and more intensive farming by combining renewable energy, aquaculture, hydroponics and tunnel farming systems.
A unit was set up at the Belhar Multi-Purpose Centre.
Solar-Powered Aquaponics for Sustainable Livelihoods
Monday, 06 October 2014
Mechanical Engineering lecturer Fareed Ismail has invented the Small Scale Modular Solar Powered Aquaponics System, following the registration of his patent.
The invention allows communities to engage in small-scale farming, particularly in areas where there is little or no infrastructure and limited levels of expertise.
“This invention will allow sub-social as well as affluent environmentally friendly communities to promote entrepreneurship, create awareness of green energy, and supply sustainable livelihoods throughout,” says Ismail.
The system consists of an aquaculture unit to breed and grow fish, along with a hydroponics water filtration unit that supports the growth of vegetables and fruits. It relies on renewable energy sources such as solar thermal, wind and photovoltaic energy, combined with a programmable control system.
Aquaculture and fresh produce farming are typically carried out on a large scale and require significant capital and infrastructure. However, this system enables smaller-scale and more intensive farming by combining renewable energy, aquaculture, hydroponics and tunnel farming systems.
A unit was set up at the Belhar Multi-Purpose Centre.