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Renewable Energy School Visits

School visits usually include use of The Green Energy Machine (GEM). The GEM is a demonstration vehicle housing exciting examples of renewable energy that help towards an understanding of the technologies involved.

NEF's team can demonstrate examples of wind and solar technologies, which can assist towards the groups awareness and understanding of sustainable energy and the need to reduce CO2 emissions. The visit is hands-on so the children get to try using the technology as well. A visit includes an introduction to renewable energy appropriate to the age of pupils and the group.  Primary Schools can opt for Energy Assemblies for with pupil participation.

A visit from GEM is ideally suitable for:

• An 'Energy Day' or 'Environment Day'
• Schools aiming for EcoSchools awards

Work topics covered include:

• Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
• Energy Efficiency and sustainable (renewable) energy
• Climate change and carbon reduction

School visits are usually only available for schools situated up to 60 miles from Milton Keynes where NEF is based.