Stellenbosch Wind Energy Technologies (Pty) Ltd.
SWET manufactures small wind turbines and installs these in renewable energy wind-solar hybrid electrical power systems (off and on grid).
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Industrial/Energy
- Location Stellenbosch, WC, ZA
- Currency ZAR
- Founded April 2011
- Employees 1
- Website swet.co.za
Company Summary
Stellenbosch Wind Energy Technologies (SWET) was birthed from the vision of manufacturing unique high quality wind turbines for use in renewable energy electrical power systems. SWET aims to install these turbines, together with solar PV, forming a hybrid energy solution to clients in the off- and on grid markets. Clients include schools, farms, businesses, rural communities and telecom installations.
Team
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Abri Johannes StegmannMr
Mr. Abri Stegmann holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronical Engineering and a Master’s
degree in Electrical Engineering both obtained at Stellenbosch University. He currently resides
in Stellenbosch and is acting as SWET’s CEO. -
Maarten Jan KamperProf
Prof. Maarten Kamper holds a Bachelor’s, a Masters and a Ph.D. degree in Engineering, all
obtained at the University of Stellenbosch. He is currently a Professor at the Electrical and
Electronic department of the faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University. He will act in an
advisory capacity to the company. -
Rong-Jie Roger WangDr
Dr Rong-Jie Wang holds a Bachelor’s, a Masters and a Ph.D. degree. His degrees were obtained
at the University of Hong Kong, the University of Cape Town and the University of Stellenbosch
respectfully. He is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at Electrical and Electronic
department of the faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University. He will act in an advisory
capacity to the company. -
Philip MaraisMr
InnovUS is Stellenbosch University’s technology transfer company and they will assist with the incubation of the business. InnovUS will be represented by Philip Marais and will mainly assist
in the areas of company formation, recruitment, legal, patenting and marketing. -
Pierre van AswegenMr
Pierre is a seasoned entrepreneur and is currently running Regal 3, a professional management and consulting company which has three main areas of expertise – Financial Management, Business Consulting and Venture Capital. Regal 3 will provide interim management services to SWET in the early stages of operation to ensure that SWET is well equipped to go to market.
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Wynand CoetzerProf
Prof Coetzer is a successful entrepreneur, Stellenbosch University Professor and lecturer in entrepreneurship, the author of a number of books, a business mentor to a number of local businesses and is also a member on the InnovUS Board of Directors.
Advisors
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Roux de VilliersLawyerUnconfirmedMarkus CoetseeAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Innovus Technology Transfer (Pty) LtdUnconfirmed
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