The final defense of projects for the regional competition "Alternative Energy Sources — Local 'Clean' Resources for Our Families" was held on the web platform of the Donetsk Regional Ecological and Naturalistic Center. The event was timed to coincide with International Energy Conservation Day, an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the rational use of energy and the conservation of natural resources.
Families from the Donetsk and Odesa regions took part. A total of 22 projects were submitted to the competition, 14 of which made it to the final stage.
The goal of the competition is to encourage families to implement energy-efficient solutions, increase energy independence in their daily lives, and develop key energy-saving skills in all family members.
The final presentation was a demonstration of engineering creativity, environmental awareness, and family unity. Participants presented a variety of ideas: from models of solar panels made from scrap materials and solar tunnels to detailed plans for insulating houses, developments for using wind power for household needs, and the use of heat pumps to improve energy efficiency.
The participants' projects are available at the link: https://padlet./horokhyuliiawork/padlet-pdusjmvnikn5jhpx
At a young age, you can be a real energy manager for your family, community, and society, as proven by the contest participants. Children have become the initiators of major changes, which always start with small steps.
The results of the contest are available on the official website of DOENC. http://www.donoenc.com.ua/protokoly/