Moroccan inventor Fouad Faqiri obtained the gold medal on Friday at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF), held in the Republic of South Korea from November 27 to 30, cementing his reputation as a global leader in renewable energy innovation, Morocco’s Press Agency (MAP) reported.
Faqiri’s groundbreaking invention is a device that generates clean electricity more efficiently than traditional solar and wind technologies. Faqiri’s invention was the only African project showcased at the fair.
The scalable device converts gravitational and magnetic energy into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into sustainable green electricity. Prototypes of the device are expected to be developed soon.
Speaking to MAP, Faqiri expressed his pride in representing Morocco on the global stage and underscored the potential impact of his invention on environmental sustainability. “This project could revolutionize energy production, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% to 70% over the next 20 years,” he said.
In addition to the gold medal, Faqiri received the “Citizen Innovation” honorary award from a Singaporean alliance promoting innovators and was named “Innovation Icon” by Malaysia’s Ministry of Defense.
This marks Faqiri’s fifth major award in 2024. Earlier in the year, his invention won gold medals and grand prizes at the Middle East International Invention Fair in Kuwait, the Geneva Invention Exhibition, and the Tokyo International Invention Fair. The Moroccan inventor was also honored in October at the 9th International Invention Fair in Adana, Türkiye.