Hover Energy, an award nominated clean energy company, has presented an exciting creative challenge for our year 10s. The year group will compete by creating and pitching their designs for informational screens explaining both the function and benefits of the new wind turbines, that will be arriving on the LDE UTC building next autumn. Hover has pledged to provide the school with independence from the electric grid, generating 1370 kwh a day (enough to power Wembley stadium) with their silent blades. This turbine technology even has the potential to one day provide the entire Newham area with free clean energy. Given the ongoing energy insecurity and cost of living crisis this prospect is especially relevant to the local area where many residents face financial constraints. It is on the year 10’s to communicate this better way of powering the future through their project.
Learners are challenged to explain concepts such as energy independence, kilowatts per hour and carbon emission reduction in ways that are both easy to understand and visually appealing. All students involved in the competition have two weeks to deliver their plans, detailing their designs. In a month, the finalists will deliver presentations explaining how their screens will effectively spread awareness of the positive environmental and economic impacts of the wind turbines. Hover’s brief gives the year tens full creative license to develop anything from digital posters, informative videos or interactive displays. The key is to create something that will resonate with the people of Newham and students of LDE UTC for years to come.
Hover’s competition gives the students a chance to have something they designed feature as a physical part of their community. To compete they’ll have to effectively combine their environmental engineering knowledge with creative design skills. To win they’ll have to communicate and advocate for their ideas in a professional setting. Gaining key design and presentation skills along the way. Runners up will receive up to £30 for their efforts, but the experience will be key to future careers in engineering and design.
Not only will the winner receive a cash prize of £50, their work will become part of a Newham landmark. The planned bright yellow wind turbines will be built above the student designed gardens on top of the LDE UTC building, becoming an unmissable feature in the area. This student’s screens will provide locals and visitors insight into the essential purpose they serve.
Our partnerships with employers aim to develop our students and serve the wider community. To find out more about working with our young creatives contact our head of strategic partnerships, Candice Henry: [email protected].
