Cyber Babe: Elma Tavue – The Solar-Powered Boat Designer Supporting Coastal Communities!

Meet Elma Tavue, a 21-year-old inventor from Vanuatu designing solar-powered boats that help coastal villages travel safer, cleaner, and cheaper.

Profile Overview:

• Name: Elma Tavue

• Occupation: Solar-Powered Boat Designer

• Age: 21

• Background: Raised near Santo, Elma combined her love of the sea with her passion for renewable energy. She now builds vessels that don’t rely on expensive fuel—perfect for fishing, schooling, and supply delivery.

Likes:

• Tide Forecasting: She enjoys studying ocean behavior to improve boat performance.

• Sustainable Design: Elma thrives when designing solutions that reduce emissions.

Dislikes:

• Fuel Dependence: She’s frustrated by the lack of clean transport options in the islands.

• Poor Maintenance: She dislikes when good tech is left to rot without upkeep.

Turn-ons:

• Tinkerers: She’s inspired by those who modify, fix, and create with what’s available.

Turn-offs:

• Shortcuts: She avoids people who compromise safety or sustainability for convenience.

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