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Electrum announces the #ClimateTech YoungTalents contest

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#ClimateTech YoungTalents Electrum, a leading renewable energy company in Poland, invites high school students from the Podlaskie Voivodeship to participate in the #ClimateTech YoungTalents contest. The aim of the competition is to promote creativity and innovation in the field of green energy. We want to encourage young people to take active steps towards preventing climate change and improving the state of the environment in their region.

What is the #ClimateTech YoungTalents contest about?

The competition involves preparing and submitting a contest entry that presents an idea for using renewable energy technology. To address a problem related to climate change or the state of the environment in the participant’s surroundings. This problem should be significant from the perspective of the local community, and the solution should be realistic, practical, and effective. The contest entry can be in written, graphic, or multimedia form.

Who can participate in the contest?

The #ClimateTech YoungTalents competition is open to students in the final two grades of high school in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. Participants can enter individually or in teams of up to three people.

How to enter the contest?

To enter the contest, you must:

  • Fill out the registration form available on the project’s website: www.electrum.pl/climatetech
  • Prepare the contest entry according to the rules and guidelines available on the project’s website
  • Send the contest entry to the email address: climatetech@electrum.pl by April 2, 2024

What are the prizes in the competition?

From the submitted entries, the contest committee, consisting of experts from Electrum and the substantive partner, the Association of Science Advocates, will select the top three, whose authors will receive the following prizes: a paid internship at Electrum and modern e-book readers. The winners of the competition will be announced on the project’s website and on Electrum’s social media profiles.

Why participate in the contest?

Participating in the contest not only offers the chance to win attractive prizes but also:

  • Develop your interests and passions related to renewable energy and environmental protection
  • Establish connections with experts and mentors from Electrum and the Association of Science Advocates who will assist in preparing the contest entry
  • Gain professional experience and practical knowledge through a paid internship at Electrum, a leader in the renewable energy industry in Poland
  • Showcase your talent and creativity to a wide audience and the media
  • Do something good for your local community and the natural environment

Where to find more information about the #ClimateTech YoungTalents contest?

If you want to learn more about the competition, we invite you to visit the project’s website: YoungTalents – Electrum Holding. There you will find all the necessary information, rules, registration form, and schedule of consultations with mentors. You can also follow our social media profiles on Facebook and Instagram. We will post updates and interesting facts related to the competition. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the email address: climatetech@electrum.pl.

Let’s start a new chapter together, inspiring youth to take action for green energy!

Contest #ClimateTech YoungTalents

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#ClimateTech YoungTalents We are organizing a contest called “#ClimateTech Young Talents.” One of Electrum’s missions is to promote and support education on renewable energy sources. Through initiatives like internship programs, we can also engage young talents who consider the fate of the planet as important as we do.

#ClimateTech Young Talents is aimed at high school students who wish to actively contribute to combating climate change in their region. Through a creative approach, participants will have the opportunity to present their visions for utilizing renewable energy to protect the environment. The prize for the authors of the most inspiring projects is a paid internship at Electrum and modern e-book readers.

The contest involves proposing innovative solutions to significant problems in the local community, utilizing energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind, or water energy. Participants can enter individually or in teams of up to three people. In preparing their projects, they will be supported by experts from Electrum and the Association of Science Advocates, the substantive partner of the initiative.

To facilitate the preparation of competition entries, we have prepared a form along with details about the task and a schedule for consultations with mentors, available on the project’s website.

Let’s start a new chapter together, inspiring youth to take action for green energy!

Climate Education: Why Is It Important in the World of Renewable Energy (RE)?

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Climate education is the process of shaping knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to climate protection and adaptation to climate change. It is essential to understand the causes and effects of global warming and to take responsible and effective actions for sustainable development. In this article, you will learn why climate education is important in the world of renewable energy (RE) and how to implement it in practice. 

Why is climate education important? 

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. According to the IPCC report of 2021, human activity is the main cause of the increase in global temperature, which has already exceeded 1°C compared to pre-industrial levels (1). 

One of the key solutions that can help mitigate climate change is transitioning to renewable energy sources. RE refers to sources that do not deplete and do not pollute the environment, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, or biomass energy. RE has many advantages, including: 

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other air, water, and soil pollutants 
  • Saving natural resources such as oil, coal, or gas, which are limited and expensive 
  • Improving energy security through source diversification and reducing dependence on imports 
  • Creating jobs and local development in the RE sector 
  • Lowering energy costs in the long term due to the declining prices of RE technologies 

However, to harness the potential of RE, climate education is needed, which will help: 

  • Raise awareness of the threats posed by climate change and the benefits of RE 
  • Foster pro-environmental and pro-social attitudes such as responsibility, solidarity, cooperation, or innovation 
  • Develop skills necessary for planning, implementing, and managing RE projects, such as analysis, critical thinking, communication, or creativity 
  • Inspire action for climate protection and the promotion of RE in various spheres of life, such as home, school, work, or community 

How to implement climate education? 

Climate education should be carried out at all levels and stages of education, from preschool to higher education, as well as within non-formal and lifelong learning. It should be based on current and reliable scientific knowledge, tailored to the needs and capabilities of the audience, and engaging and practical. Here are some examples of how climate education can be implemented in different contexts: 

  • Edukacja OZE In preschool and primary school, introduce basic concepts and phenomena related to climate and RE, e.g., through weather observation, experiments, games, storytelling, songs, or drawings. Organize trips to places related to RE, such as wind farms, solar farms, or biogas plants. It is important to foster children’s curiosity and interest in the natural world and to develop attitudes of respect and care for the environment. 
  • In lower and upper secondary school, deepen knowledge and understanding of the principles and mechanisms of climate change and RE, e.g., through lessons, presentations, discussions, films, articles, or quizzes. Also, develop skills related to RE, e.g., through workshops, projects, simulations, competitions, or research. It is important to encourage students to think critically and evaluate information, as well as to actively participate in actions for climate protection and the promotion of RE. 
  • At the higher education level, specialize in fields related to RE, e.g., by choosing a major, subject, thesis topic, or internship. Also, broaden horizons and exchange experiences with other students and experts from home and abroad, e.g., through conferences, webinars, networks, publications, or volunteering. It is important to develop professional and personal competencies and to build a network of contacts and cooperation in the RE sector. 
  • In non-formal and lifelong learning, update and supplement knowledge and skills related to RE, e.g., through courses, training, webinars, podcasts, blogs, or e-learning. Also, engage in actions for climate protection and the promotion of RE in various spheres of life, e.g., through changing habits, purchases, travel, or investments, participating in initiatives, campaigns, movements, or organizations, and educating and inspiring others. It is important to stay up to date with trends and challenges in the world of RE and to be a conscious and responsible citizen. 

Summary 

Climate education is important because it helps understand and solve the problem of climate change, as well as harness the potential of RE. Climate education should be carried out at all levels and stages of education, as well as within non-formal and lifelong learning. 

 

Source: (1) Edukacja klimatyczna – szkolenia dla nauczycieli – Edukacja Ekologiczna – Portal Gov.pl (www.gov.pl) 

Electrum Holding Signs Cooperation Agreement with Gdańsk University of Technology

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On December 12, 2023, Electrum Holding signs cooperation agreement with Gdańsk University of Technology. From now on, the organizations will work together to develop modern technologies for energy transformation and decarbonization of the economy, as well as the construction of a Climate Tech Hub for the Baltic Sea region. Professor Dariusz Mikielewicz, the Vice-Rector for organization and development, signed the document on behalf of the Gdańsk University of Technology. Electrum Holding was represented by Grzegorz Stanisławski, Vice President of the Board. 

Politechnika gdańska “It is important for universities, such as the Gdańsk University of Technology, and the industrial world to collaborate. We are signing this agreement at a crucial moment, as the COP28 conference in Dubai, dedicated to climate transformation, concludes today. We demonstrate that our global thinking also has a regional dimension – we want to act within the Baltic Sea area. Through the development of offshore, onshore, and new hydrogen technologies, we will create a new economic sector based on energy transformation and the development of technologies that counteract climate change,” commented Grzegorz Stanisławski. 

The agreement provides for cooperation in the field of education on Climate Tech, development of modern technologies for energy transformation and decarbonization of the economy, strategies for building a Climate Tech Hub for the Baltic Sea region, CO2 emission reduction technologies, and optimization of energy transmission network infrastructure.

Politechnika gdańska The signing of the agreement was preceded by a scientific symposium “Facets of Climate Tech in Energy Transformation and Climate Repair of the Baltic Sea Region – Challenges for Pomerania.” During the meeting, experts discussed challenges related to climate change and innovations that can contribute to combating them. Grzegorz Stanisławski presented a strategic perspective for the development of Climate Tech in the Baltic Sea region, and an innovative hydrogen project presentation by Prof. Krzysztof Kosowski and Paweł Olechnowicz highlighted the potential benefits of an isothermal hydrogen turbine.

The agreement opens new opportunities for cooperation between the scientific world and the industry, aimed at jointly creating innovative solutions that support environmental and climate protection through energy transformation.

About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech business based in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions in the field of cutting-edge technology development, project construction, and management in the energy and information sectors. The technological maturity of its experts allows them to deliver products and services that respond to the evolving needs of the industry and businesses in line with the ongoing energy transformation. Electrum creates and implements solutions and builds projects based on the idea of an individual energy mix, striking a balance between the social and environmental responsibility of the business and its economic aspect.

You can find more about the Electrum Group on our social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebooku and Instagramie.

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