At the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, SolarisKit was thrilled to take home the Scottish EDGE Net Zero Prize. The award, along with £100,000 of funding celebrates our work in creating the first-ever flat-packed solar thermal collector, a design that could change the way we do sustainable heating around the world.
SolarisKit was founded by Dr. Faisal Ghani who aims to make clean energy available to everyone. They have developed an easy-to-transport and simple-to-build solar thermal collector. This device is perfect for remote or underserved areas as it doesn’t need special tools to set up. These spots often lack access to traditional heating methods or suffer from harmful environmental impacts. Their tech is already making a difference. In Rwanda, SolarisKit’s systems are giving people hot water without relying on expensive and polluting charcoal or wood fuels.
The Pitch
Winning the Scottish EDGE Net Zero Prize, backed by the Royal Bank of Scotland, is about showing strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Finalists, including SolarisKit, got to pitch their ideas to a high-profile panel that included NatWest Group CEO Alison Rose, philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter, and Professor Eleanor Shaw from the University of Strathclyde. Dr. Ghani’s passionate speech made it clear how SolarisKit could contribute to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The £100,000 prize will help them grow, boost manufacturing, and reach more communities that need green heating solutions.
SolarisKit pitching at COP26 for Net Zero Prize
What it means to us
SolarisKit’s win at COP26 highlights the huge role new ideas play in tackling climate change. By offering an affordable and eco-friendly heating solution, they are paving the way for Scotland and the rest of the world towards a sustainable future.
Learn more
To learn more about their mission and technology, check out their website: https://solariskit.com.
It was a huge honour to win this prize at COP26 we are absolutely delighted!
Read the NatWest Press Release on the Award here.
To learn more about the Scottish Edge competition please visit https://www.scottishedge.com/
