Description

Can we redesign our energy systems to power the world sustainably?

The Clean Energies program invites students to tackle one of the world’s most urgent challenges: clean energy. They explore a range of renewable technologies including solar, wind, hydroelectricity, hydrogen, and biofuels and learn how these can be integrated into efficient, sustainable systems. Working in teams, students use CAD tools, 3D printing, and electrolysers to design and construct renewable energy solutions. They analyse and refine their prototypes based on performance data, considering energy efficiency, storage, and real-world application. Students also assess the economic, social, and environmental impacts of their systems, linking their work to global sustainability goals.

For Year 9 and 10, the program is available in one- or two-day formats. A specialised VCE Systems Engineering and VCE Physics one-day version is also available, allowing students to focus on mechanical-electrical system design, energy transfer, and evaluation techniques in line with the VCE Study Design. All formats support applied learning, critical thinking, and career pathway exploration in the renewable energy and engineering sectors.