Turbine blade project wins student climate award

A student from Pobalscoil na Tríonóide in Youghal has been awarded for investigating which wind turbine blade design produces the most energy.

SciFest@College is a nationwide series of STEM fairs for second-level students, held across 16 regional colleges across Ireland. Now celebrating its twentieth year, SciFest continues to enable students to showcase their creativity and talents in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

As a long-standing SciFest partner, EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland electricity system, presents the Cleaner Climate Award to recognise the vital role that young people play in building a more sustainable future. The award honours a project that demonstrates both technical excellence and a meaningful contribution to energy and environmental sustainability.

Congratulating the winner on his successful project, Orlaith Diamond, Head of Sustainability at EirGrid, said: “For twenty years SciFest has been a driving force in sparking curiosity and innovation among second level students, and we are incredibly proud to continue supporting this important initiative.”