Hazem Mslati
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” I enjoy swimming as a sport, I take responsibility for using my gifts and talents, and I strive to innovate. I work hard and rest little, driven by the desire to see my visions come to life. I’m proposing this project as a tribute to my childhood dream: providing energy to the entire world at a low cost. Making energy accessible through the oldest natural trick used by plants, the most basic source of power for all living beings: water and sunlight. Our poor, underserved, and vulnerable communities stand to benefit greatly from the results of this project.
HydroVolts
HydroVolts Solar Leaf converts sunlight and water into stored hydrogen to deliver clean energy around the clock. Designed and built in Canada, this biomimetic micro-power plant combines leaf-shaped solar panels, a nickel–iron electrolyzer, a low-pressure metal hydride tank, and a silent fuel cell. Modular, portable, and built to withstand the harsh northern climate, it targets campers, off-grid Indigenous communities, emergency shelters, and remote research sites.
https://hazemmasalati.wixsite.com/hydrovoltsAbout this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
The 2025 pilot project will deploy three HydroVolts per Solar Leaf unit in national parks, Indigenous communities, and urban shelters. Manufacturing will take place in Ottawa, climate testing in Quebec, installations from April to September, followed by data monitoring and local training workshops through December, then impact analysis and preparation for a broader rollout.
Project Impact
Each unit saves 400 litres of diesel and one ton of CO₂ per year, while providing essential electricity for ten homes or a community shelter. The pilot aims to generate 20,000 kWh of renewable energy, achieve a 75% reduction in nighttime noise, and create technical jobs for young Canadians.
Project Mission
HydroVolts aims to democratize clean energy in Canada by providing robust, affordable, locally built solar–hydrogen micro-power plants. Our mission is to replace fossil fuel generators in outdoor adventures and remote communities, create green jobs, and inspire an energy transition that respects Indigenous lands and cultures.
Project Team
Engineers, designers, and community leaders united for universal access to clean energy.
- Hazem Mslati (founder); Karim Mslati (R&D engineer); local community collaborators for field testing (Indigenous and homelessness liaison workers).
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