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Jeremiah Thoronka is a student from Sierra Leone, who invented a device that uses kinetic energy from traffic and pedestrians to generate clean power.[1][2] In 2021 he was awarded the Chegg.org Global Student Prize and the Global Teacher Prize,[3] which are given exceptional students who made inspirational impact on other students in science.
Scientific Contributions[edit]
Thoronka's contribution was a kinetic energy system, which he developed at the age of 17 when studying at the African Leadership University in Rwanda. He launched a start-up that transforms vibrations from vehicles and pedestrian onto roads which creates usable electric current. It generates power without relying weather of other outside factors or natural resources. At the same time, no battery and no electricity connection to an external power source is needed. He has expanded the technology to the healthcare sector, which will use power generated by his technology to power to medicines and vaccines, as well as creating sufficient light for treating patients after dark.[4]
"I wanted to develop a more sustainable energy system, educate people about energy efficiency and stop their overuse of natural resources"[5]
At a pilot program in Thoronka’s hometown of Makawo, his technology. was successfully deployed to power 150 homes and 15 schools, totaling services to more than 10,000 people, 9,000 of whom were students. He is currently looking to expand into the healthcare sector, presumably utilizing the busy roads and walkways near hospitals to generate required power for vaccine refrigeration.[6]
International Recognition[edit]
Thoronka was recognized for his work creating Sierra Leone’s sustainable energy nationwide. He has listed among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2021, the World Wildlife Fund’s top 100 Young African Conservation Leaders, and was laureate of the inaugural Global Student Prize, Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work – Africa.[7]
Education[edit]
Thoronka joined the African Leadership University in Rwanda as part of its founding class. He studied Global Challenges, a program that was modelled after the SDG.[8][9][10]
Career[edit]
Thoronka focused on Climate Action, Energy and Innovations. He researched sociocultural and technical energy efficiency issues.He founded Optim Energy, a start-up that explored piezoelectricity to generate clean and affordable energy for those most vulnerable in society.[11][12][13][14] He served as a Global Youth Ambassador for Theirword, a Deloitte Climate Scholar and Ambassador at One Young World and was also Chattering President of Rotaract Club of ALU Rwanda.[15][16][17] Thoronka was selected to join the Climate Overshoot Commission Youth Engagement Group, an organisation of eminent leaders working on strategies on how to reduce risks if the world exceeds its Paris climate commitments by 2030.[18][19][20][21]
References[edit]
- ^ Ogwo, Charles (2022-05-25). "Jeremiah Thoronka meets Pope at youth movement launch". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Britz, Melissa (2021-12-09). "Sierra Leone: Entrepreneur Creates Clean, Affordable Energy for Sierra Leone's Rural Areas #AfricaClimateCrisis". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "Jeremiah Thoronka | Youth STEM Changemakers Programme Officer". Youth STEM 2030. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ "Jeremiah Thoronka 2021". Global Teacher Prize. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Jeremiah Thoronka | Top 10 finalist of the inaugural Chegg.org Global Student Prize, retrieved 2023-12-11
- ^ Corbley, Andy (2021-11-29). "Youth Hailed for Providing Renewable Energy to 10,000 People Without Using Battery, Wind, Sun, or Water". Good News Network. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ "This Young Inventor Is Turning Vibrations From Busy Roads Into Clean Energy". POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Kargbo, Lamin (2023-01-11). "Sierra Leonean innovator, Jeremiah Thoronka graduates with a Master of Science Degree in Sustainability, Energy, and Development from Durham University". Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "Meet Jeremiah Thoronka, Using Kinetic Energy electricity in Sierra Leone". 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Dorisca, Samantha (2021-11-11). "21-Year-Old Sierra Leonean Student Wins $100K Prize For His Efforts To Combat Energy Poverty". AfroTech. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "Durham University student's clean energy device earns global prize". BBC News. 2021-11-11. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "US$100,000: 'Surround yourself with people who uplift you'". University World News. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Zenda, Cyril. ""The future is green": youth brings clean power to thousands in Sierra Leone". FairPlanet. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "Entrepreneur's Clean Energy for Sierra Leone #AfricaClimateCrisis". allAfrica.com. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "AnantU Fellow Jeremiah Thoronka wins Global Student Prize for clean energy invention". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ https://www.iol.co.za/saturday-star/news/sierra-leone-green-energy-pioneer-beats-thousands-of-students-worldwide-to-claim-prestigious-global-student-award-0b66e0bb-1b48-48b3-9f36-1f1adeaaf3d0
- ^ Vanguard, The Patriotic (2022-01-27). "Thoronka urges fellow Sierra Leoneans to apply for Chegg prize". The Patriotic Vanguard. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Media, Sierra Express. "Green Energy Pioneer from Sierra Leone Jeremiah Thoronka wins CHEGG global student prize – Sierra Express Media". Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "Jeremiah Thoronka Lights Up Sierra Leone With Kinetic Energy". 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "Jeremiah Thoronka". Meaningful Business Community. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Ogwo, Charles (2022-05-25). "Jeremiah Thoronka meets Pope at youth movement launch". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-03-08.