The Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG) and MandelaUni Autonomous Operations understand the need to be part of the solution to real-world engineering challenges. We focus on engaging with and understanding the needs of South Africans in a South African environment. We focus on tangible outcomes that improve the lives of people and assist the economy in a sustainable manner whilst involving and hence educating learners and the community. We see collaboration and group-thinking as the key to solving engineering challenges. With the synthesis of input from all engineering/scientific disciplines innovative, solid solutions grow from the ground up in record time.