duPreez Innovations, dPI, is a technology innovation company that is striving to produce sustainable solutions in the energy and transport sectors. dPI aims to utilize their expertise in energy storage and energy harvesting systems, electric propulsion systems and composite manufacturing, to produce exciting and high performance concept products.
dPI believes in utilizing and building the knowledge, imagination and willingness that young upcoming engineers possess as they grow passion for their work.
dPI was founded in October of 2016 by three engineers and friends who share a great passion for sustainable energy, automotive and development of young minds. Between the three founders they have more than 10 years’ experience in sustainable transport, automation and engineering design.
The company is founded on the experience obtained by the founding members as part of the NWU Solar Car team. The founding members were part of the lead electrical design team for the NWU Solar Car from 2013. These designs include energy harvesting systems, energy storage systems, electric propulsion systems and control system design. Solar car racing efficiency, energy management and optimal design plays a curtail role. dPI intends to use this experience and research to develop custom products in the fields sustainable energy and sustainable transportation as well as advanced composite fabrication development.
Vision statement
Our vision is to grow and expand our team of young and enthusiastic multidisciplinary individuals to develop state of the art technology for a sustainable future. We aim to reap the benefits of young imaginative minds to produce the technology of tomorrow and aid the creators in getting the technology to relevant markets.
Mission statement
Our mission is to stay at the forefront of sustainable technology development while creating the entrepreneurs of the future