Students have a taste of decarbonization as CLP Power’s first ‘Triathlon’ Cup Summer Camp concludes

Nearly 60 junior secondary students from seven schools took part in CLP Power’s first “Triathlon” Cup summer camp as part of the power firm’s seventh Engineer-in-School programme in the 2022/23 academic year. 

The two-day, one-night challenge, aiming to groom students’ problem-solving skills via design thinking, involved a range of STEM tasks and concluded with an awards ceremony on July 14. 

The theme of this year’s Engineer-in-School programme is “Be a Green Hero”, encouraging students to unleash their creativity and inspire their interest in power engineering. 

The “Triathlon” Cup summer camp was held from July 13 to 14 with topics of environmental protection, solar energy, and electricity. 

Participating students built their own solar-powered cars, learned to operate remote-controlled mechanical models, and competed in a range of events to add learning and entertainment to their summer holidays. 

Speaking at the awards ceremony, CLP Power Chief Corporate Development Officer Quince Chong said: “I hope that the students will remain eager for knowledge and unleash their creativity to contribute to the environment and the journey towards sustainable development.” 

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Deputy Director Richard Chan, an officiating guest at the ceremony, said: “I am pleased to see that the students’ works combine elements of environmental protection and carbon reduction. 

“The designs are full of creativity and practicality. The knowledge of mechanics, electricity, environmental protection and decarbonization from this event will lay foundations to help lead Hong Kong towards a low-carbon future.” 

CLP Power launched the Engineer-in-School programme in 2016 to spread knowledge about the electricity industry and promote energy conservation through activities including school talks, tours, and STEM workshops. 

The programme aims to deepen young people's understanding of energy and enhance their interest in the field of power engineering. The programme has reached out to more than 63,000 students from around 170 secondary schools since its launch. 

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