USask graduate creates sustainable energy solutions in Africa
USask alumnus David Agbanwu (ME’20) is passionate about developing clean and efficient energy solutions for underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Since earning his master’s degree in mechanical engineering at USask in 2020, Agbanwu has become the founder and CEO of Lytup Power Systems Inc., a startup that provides small- and medium-sized Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) that can provide efficient energy for up to 24 hours. Agbanwu, who also serves as the company’s principal product design engineer, founded Lytup to address longstanding electricity challenges faced by residents and businesses in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Lytup Power Systems is already making a tangible impact by providing reliable electricity to families in need. On a larger scale, Lytup recently signed a contract with a local company in Mali to deliver more than 2,000 units of its systems, which will power 87 villages across the country.
“These efforts are just the beginning, as we continue to work toward providing sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities, both in Africa and around the world,” Agbanwu said.