A 17-year old Ghanaian boy name Samuel has handcrafted an electric, solar-powered motorbike.
Using a wooden frame, the bike is made primarily using reused bike parts and wooden pieces that have been hand-cut. Having no access to power tools, Samuel's design is innovative and extremely impressive. The bike is completed with a functional bell, a brake system, lights, and a speaker. Samuel built this impressive two-wheeler all on his own.
Samuel's invention was one day caught by a passerby who eventually shared this story on Instagram. Following such viral success, a Ghanaian newspaper picked it up, and finally, activist Efo Selasi shared the video on his YouTube channel - hoping it will inspire other young African entrepreneurs.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Transportation
- Developing eco-friendly transportation solutions through innovations such as solar-powered motorbikes.
- DIY and Upcycling
- Encouraging creativity and self-sufficiency by promoting the use of recycled materials to create functional products.
- Youth Innovation
- Empowering young entrepreneurs to develop inventive solutions using limited resources and tools.
Where This Applies
- Renewable Energy
- Opportunities for renewable energy companies to collaborate with innovators like Samuel to create sustainable transportation solutions.
- Automotive
- Collaborating with DIY innovators can lead to creative solutions like unique eco-friendly motorbikes.
- Media and Entertainment
- Creating platforms and content that highlights innovative solutions like Samuel's invention to inspire and empower future generations of inventors.
