Charge & Switch
The Charge & Switch project has developed and piloted a compact, modular energy solution suitable for use on construction sites and in civil engineering projects. This innovation facilitates the transition to battery-powered construction machinery by using logistics software that makes the use of electric machinery more efficient, while simultaneously reducing charging requirements and optimizing logistics and planning for machine charging.
ZET Bring
The ZET.Bring project demonstrated the necessity of using new IT solutions to achieve environmental savings through reduced transport and emissions, as well as to improve the efficiency of home delivery services. At the same time, it highlighted the importance of engaging local transport operators, including available taxi drivers and existing delivery vehicles.
ZET Viken
The Zet.Viken project is an initiative by SAMS aimed at optimizing parcel transport in a more environmentally friendly and socially beneficial manner, tailored to local needs and promoting collaboration between different transport operators and eco-friendly transportation methods, such as ride-sharing and cargo bikes. The goal is to promote the use of the most environmentally friendly “last-mile” transport options, thereby reducing resource consumption in local communities in the Viken region.
Move About
MOVE ABOUT was the first in the world to offer car-sharing with electric vehicles and operated in several European countries, including Norway, Sweden, and Germany. During its initial phase, it was also present in Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark. The project focused on providing sustainable and efficient urban mobility solutions by offering a fleet of electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion while promoting shared transportation. The service was designed to be convenient and cost-effective, allowing users to access electric cars through an easy-to-use digital platform. MOVE ABOUT’s vision was to contribute to greener cities by encouraging the transition from private car ownership to a shared, environmentally-friendly model of urban transport.
Green Charge
Project history
The Inspire Invest Foundation has been supporting projects in emerging countries, such as Myanmar, where we supported the training of young women to become entrepreneur.
We gave management courses for former political prisoners and environmental awareness training in schools in cooperation with Partnership for Change, another Norwegian non-profit organization.
Already back in 2006, Dr. Willums supported South-African climate and renewable energy pioneer Michael Feldner in creating projects for Inspire in South Africa, focused on solar investment projects with a strong social objective. Subsequently, Dr. Willums and to local partners, Henri Thompson and Michael Feldner. established InSpire South Africa. Both local partners had extensive venture capital and management consulting experience and a keen interest in developing sustainable investments in the Southern African region. Michael Feldner is advisor to E&Co , the Rockefeller initiated solar development organization. Several advisory projects have emerged out of Inspire South Africa, that is today managed by Michael Feldner in Johannesburg.
Focusing on the implementation of sustainable investments in Cleantech and innovative financing with a “social dividend”, InSpire South Africa is serving as a partner company for the ZEM ENERGY INITIATIVE targeting to install electicity to one million people by 2025 in the world.
