FEERS

30/04/2026

We are proud to share that FEERS has been officially included in the STI Solutions Book that will launch this coming week at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) STI Forum 2026, under the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation Framework.

Out of more than 900 global innovations submitted, FEERS has been recognized among the top solutions addressing complex and interconnected development challenges worldwide. This milestone represents more than visibility; it is a strong validation of the work, research, and systems thinking that underpin the development of this technology.

FEERS was built to address a critical gap in the global energy transition. While much of the world’s focus remains on increasing energy generation, our work centers on how energy is consumed, where inefficiencies exist, and how those inefficiencies can be systematically optimized at the point of use.

Through an integrated hardware and software ecosystem, FEERS enables real-time energy monitoring, translates consumption into financial impact, and provides actionable insights that drive both behavioral and operational change. With capabilities such as remote switching and intelligent control, the system is designed to support scalable application across households, businesses, and urban infrastructure.

At its core, FEERS is not simply a product, but an evolving energy intelligence infrastructure that contributes to climate action, efficient resource use, and the development of smarter, more sustainable systems. It reflects a shift toward data-driven energy management and more responsible consumption patterns.

To see this work recognized on a global platform by the United Nations reinforces a belief that has guided this journey from the beginning: the future of sustainability will depend not only on how we produce energy, but on how effectively we understand and optimize its use.

As we continue to refine, deploy, and scale FEERS, this recognition strengthens our commitment to advancing African-led innovation that contributes meaningfully to global development priorities.

25/04/2026

At the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum (IVECF) in Vienna, FEERS had the opportunity to take part in a powerful session, where our Founder & Project Lead Lesego Montsho presented the vision behind the FEERS.

In her presentation, Lesego highlighted one of the most pressing challenges in the energy space where over 600 million people in Africa still lack access to reliable energy. While governments and institutions continue to respond by expanding power generation through new plants and renewable energy projects, the focus remains heavily on the supply side. What is often overlooked is the demand side, where significant energy waste occurs daily.

She emphasized that this inefficiency widens the gap in achieving global climate targets, particularly the ambition of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Through FEERS, Lesego presented a different perspective, one that positions energy efficiency as not just a supporting element, but a central solution.

What began as simple observations by a university student recognizing everyday energy waste has evolved into a system designed to transform how we understand and manage consumption. FEERS introduces the concept of the “first fuel effect,” where the most sustainable energy is the energy we do not waste. By making energy use visible, measurable, and actionable, the system empowers users to reduce both costs and environmental impact.

The message was crystal clear, energy efficiency remains one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in the global energy transition. Without addressing how energy is consumed, even the most advanced renewable systems risk falling short of their full potential.

FEERS continues to lead a future where supply and demand are addressed together because true sustainability lies not only in how we generate energy, but in how intelligently we use it.

19/04/2026

15/04/2026

FEERS is proud to have been represented in Vienna 🇦🇹 at the International Vienna Energy & Climate Forum by our Project leader at the Vienna International Centre 🇺🇳

Driving the conversation on energy transition, energy efficiency & smart energy systems.

06/02/2026

🎥 The FEERS Journey

This video captures the FEERS journey so far: from early research and stakeholder engagement, to building and testing our prototype, demonstrating real-time energy monitoring and remote control, and preparing for installations in homes and businesses.

FEERS is built to help households, businesses, and governments understand, manage, and reduce energy waste supporting SDGs 7, 9, 11, and 13.

Watch the full story here: https://youtu.be/Y4pqG8rjhVc?si=Y2JsGNWGTs_pLOya

FEERS began as a student-led idea at the University of Botswana and has grown into a tangible, working energy efficiency solution combining hardware and soft...

04/02/2026

FEERS showcased to the Minister of Youth of Lesotho at the African Startup Conference .

12/01/2026

We’re proud to announce that FEERS will be at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES 2026) in Abu Dhabi one of the world’s biggest platforms for clean energy, innovation, and sustainability.

FEERS will be represented by our Founder & Project Lead, Lesego Montsho, as we take African-led energy efficiency innovation to the global stage. From Botswana to the world, we’re showcasing how data-driven energy solutions can reduce waste, cut costs, and strengthen energy security for homes and businesses.

This marks our first official post of 2026, and we’re just getting started.

If you’ll be at , let’s connect and talk the future of energy efficiency.

📍 13–15 January 2026

📍 ADNEC, Abu Dhabi

02/12/2025

BEST INNOVATION AWARD NOMINATION📌

We are excited to have been officially nominated for the Innovation Award at the Africa Queen of Energy Awards 2025.

As if it wasn’t already enough celebrating our team member’s nomination for the research category, now FEERS itself has been nominated for the Best Innovation Award at the Africa Queen of Energy Awards 2025! Interestingly this is the second consecutive nomination following being nominated again in the same category last year.

This nomination is a powerful recognition of our unwavering dedication to transforming Africa’s energy landscape through technology, research, and scalable clean-energy solutions.

We look forward to joining the industry’s leading innovators, trailblazers, and changemakers at the Conference & Award Ceremony on 8th December 2025 in Nairobi.

Thank you to everyone who believes in our mission and the future of energy efficiency.

02/12/2025

We are proud to announce that Lesego Montsho , Founder of the FEERS, has been nominated for the Africa Renewable Energy Awards 2025 under the prestigious category Best Research Award. 🏆

This nomination recognizes her outstanding research efforts that laid the scientific foundation for FEERS from comprehensive nationwide data collection, stakeholder engagement with Botswana’s key energy institutions, and in-depth analysis of electricity consumption patterns, to the development of a groundbreaking prototype engineered to tackle energy waste across homes and businesses.

Lesego’s dedication, resilience, and visionary leadership continue to inspire our team and community. Her work exemplifies what African-led clean energy innovation can achieve when research, technology, and purpose come together.

Congratulations, Lesego Montsho! Your achievements illuminate the path toward a more energy-conscious and empowered Africa.

17/11/2025

The research behind FEERS is now published on
SSRN Journal

Exploring Energy Efficiency & Consumption Patterns in Botswana : https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5623090

This study lays the foundation for FEERS as Botswana’s research-backed IoT energy efficiency system.