VOICED : Plastic bottles bring light to South

Tony Lopes, a South African engineer, left his energy sector career to pursue sustainable energy solutions. He creates lights, stoves, and water pumps using recycled materials, benefiting communities without access to electricity. His work with Oliver's House supports local nurseries with food and energy solutions. Tony's innovative use of scrap materials leads to creative, low-tech sustainable technologies. His future projects include solar-powered devices and anaerobic digesters, focusing on simple solutions for everyday needs.

What motivated Tony Lopes to leave his career in the energy sector?

• A desire to travel the world

• A wish to work in the fashion industry

• A passion for sustainable energy

• A need for financial stability

How does Tony Lopes help improve lighting in homes without windows?

• By installing solar panels

• By using old bottles to disperse light

• By using LED bulbs

• By painting walls white

What role does Tony play in Oliver's House charity?

• He converts leftovers into compost and biogas

• He donates money

• He provides educational workshops

• He builds houses

What is one of Tony's innovative solutions for cooking?

• A microwave

• A gas stove

• A solar-powered cooker using foil

• An electric oven

What is Tony's next plan for generating power?

• Creating a hydroelectric dam

• Installing more solar panels

• Using an anaerobic digester connected to nursery toilets

• Building a wind farm