HyGES
Project Overview
About
Many African communities lack reliable electricity, while solar and wind power require affordable storage for periods when generation falls. HyGES stores surplus energy by lifting heavy solid weights, then lowers them to generate electricity when needed. Unlike pumped hydropower, it requires no large water supply and can be installed in abandoned mines or other existing structures. Made from widely available materials and designed for a long operating life, the system could provide dependable renewable power while reducing reliance on diesel generators and short-lived batteries.
Team
Zineb Berrada
Zineb Berrada holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Management and Engineering, obtained with honors, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing and Management, from Al Akhawayn University. She has extensive professional experience in project management, marketing, and business development. She also serves as Coordinator of the Industrial Decarbonization Commission at the African Decarbonization Cluster (ADC), where she contributes to initiatives promoting industrial decarbonization and sustainable development.