Highlights from Youth@SIEW

by Mounika V Oct 28, 2022, 12:32 PM

This year, Youth@SIEW continued its engagement with tertiary students and educators on the latest energy trends and career opportunities in the energy sector, in a bid to nurture the next generation of energy sector leaders.

The event was opened by Ms Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Trade and Industry & for Culture, Community and Youth, who encouraged the youths present to channel their innovation towards creative solutions that help build a resilient and secure energy future.

Minister of State Low Yen Ling shares how Singapore's energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation towards a more resilient and sustainable energy future to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 #SIEW2022 #YouthAtSIEW
— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 28, 2022

With Solar being Singapore’s most viable renewable energy source, Minister of State Low Yen Ling shares how Singapore will maximise its deployment through innovative deployment of solar panels like those on the Tengah Reservoir. #SIEW2022 #YouthAtSIEW
— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 28, 2022

The Energy-Industry Scholarship Award was presented to the up-and-coming youths who have displayed earnest passion in solving energy problems and advancing Singapore’s progress towards its climate goals.

Congratulations to the four recipients of the EIS, Mr Muhammad A’rash bin Noor Effendi from @NgeeAnnNP, and Mr Mohamed Arshath S/O Haja Sheik Allaudeen, Mr Alex Neo Yi Jie and Mr Manfred Lee from @SingaporePoly! #SIEW2022 #YouthAtSIEW
— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 28, 2022

Minister of State Low Yen Ling shares more on scholarship recipient Manfred Lee, who was inspired by his electrician father to enter the clean energy industry. #SIEW2022 #YouthAtSIEW
— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 28, 2022

The Singapore Energy Grand Challenge (Youth) saw groups of students devise a myriad of innovative solutions to achieve a more sustainable Singapore.

The winner of the Singapore Energy Grand Challenge (Youth) - Senior Category are Team WACUUMERS from Hwa Chong Institution #SIEW2022 #YouthAtSIEW
— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 28, 2022

For Keppel Infrastructure's problem statement and challenge, Team Blues from ITE Collect West is the 2nd runner up, with Team Rocket from NUS emerging as the winner. #SIEW2022 #YouthAtSIEW
— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 28, 2022

Vincent Lau, Chief Technology Officer of Pylon City, also gave a sharing on innovations for greener and more sustainable cities.

Vincent Lau of Pylon City started his speech by addressing the crowd of students and sharing that passion goes beyond academic achievements. #SIEW2022 #YouthAtSIEW pic.twitter.com/LIr9VkTTkA
— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 28, 2022

With the rising take up rate of #EVs, Pylon City's next frontier is developing renewable and sustainable EV charging via accurate tracking, says Vincent Lau of Pylon City #SIEW2022 #YouthAtSIEW
— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 28, 2022

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