We completed for the 9th consecutive year the educational program "Energy on the Go", with which we raise awareness of children and youth about green energy
More than 700 children and young people from Athens, Agrinio, Lamia and Grevena had the opportunity to participate and get to know in an experiential and fun way the world of green energy and circular economy but also to be sensitized to environmental issues. Our educational program "Energy on the Go" started in 2014 and receives the annual approval of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs & Sports. It is addressed to pupils and students and takes place both in primary, secondary and higher education classrooms, as well as in our parks, throughout Greece.
During the 2023-2024 training year, our team of volunteer employees visited over 12 educational institutions across Greece to implement the program. In total, more than 4,000 young people have attended Energy on The Go.
Educational initiatives throughout Greece
Students from Grevena and Edessa chose to visit our wind farms "Monastiri 2" and "Zoodochos Pigi". With the help of our engineers, students had the opportunity to see up close the operation of the wind turbine but also to learn how wind is "converted" into energy.
At the park "Zoodochos Pigi", we organized another special educational activity, on the occasion of the World Wind Energy Day on June 15th. In collaboration with the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN), we "transformed" our wind farm in Vermio into an original "knowledge center" for children and young Scouts.
Finally, at the Martino wind farm in Fthiotida, we implemented an important initiative, as we welcomed young people from the Special Laboratory of Vocational Education and Training in Lamia. Thus, special education students had the opportunity to get acquainted, in an experiential and entertaining way, with modern technologies that help in the utilization of environmentally friendly energy sources.
Education for the future
The main purpose of the program is to raise awareness on issues such as sustainable development and renewable energy sources (RES). The theme covers sustainability, circular economy, energy efficiency and differences between renewable and conventional energy sources. The program, which is based on visits by our employees to schools during the school year, is divided into two parts: an interactive presentation and educational games. The presentation consists of videos and photos and simplifies complex concepts through understandable examples. Games, on the other hand, are designed to encourage problem-solving and teamwork and reinforce the concepts taught during the presentation.
The "Energy on the Go" training program gives us the opportunity to meet the generation of the future and introduce its members to the world of renewable energy sources. Combining practical learning and knowledge with innovative methods, we directly show students the application of renewable energy sources in everyday life, cultivate their understanding of sustainability and demonstrate its importance for the environment. In this way we pave the way for a greener future for new generations.
We demonstrate every day our commitment to a sustainability model based on initiatives and targeted actions with a significant impact on people's daily lives and especially on the future of young people. Our Creating Shared Value - CSV initiatives are fully aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with this program being part of Goal 4: Quality Education.
