Education
We are committed to helping people learn about improving energy use at home, school and work to reduce the impact on our environment.
We believe in the importance of educating people to be energy wise and have developed a number of educational initiatives to encourage students to explore different energy solutions. By stimulating the minds of young West Australians, we will encourage a new generation to be energy wise and help protect the future of our planet.
These education programs help improve the community’s understanding of the importance of electrical safety, energy efficiency and the growing role of renewable energy for a sustainable future. By educating primary aged school children about energy and their use of energy, we can influence positive behaviours.
Energy education
Energy Education Services is a community education and engagement initiative. A team of skilled presenters from we are responsible for delivering an education program to primary schools within the SWIS.
There are two free in-school programs available:
- ShockProof! educates students about being safe around electricity using role plays, posters and real life props to encourage active learning.
- Power Down educates students on using energy wisely and helping mum and dad reduce their power bill.
For more information visit the Plug In Kids website.
Scholarships
In conjunction with academic institutions, we offer a number of scholarship programs to address the power industry skill shortages and demand for advanced technological solutions.
The collaborations with universities aim to increase the quantity and quality of students, and the development of sustainable strategies for all power engineering related programs.
View a full list of our scholarships available
Solar car and boat challenge
We host two school programs to encourage school students to learn about renewable energy.
Participation in this challenge provides students with an exciting and hands-on educational experience more valuable than simply winning or losing a contest. It has proven to be an extremely powerful activity, providing students with practical application for many of their ideas and concepts.
The Solar Car Challenge is open to all WA secondary school students.
The Solar Boat Challenge is open to all WA primary school students.
Winners from the state challenge qualify to represent WA in the Australian-International Model Solar Challenge.
