Renewable Horizons

Swansea Bay City Deal

September 2024 – September 2027

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RH Project Desciption

Client / Funders:

Swansea Bay City Deal, Regional Learning and Skills Partnership South West Wales

Project:

Renewable Horizons

Project Description

Renewable Horizons is an exciting, hands-on education project bringing the future of renewable energy production into South Wales classrooms. Delivered in schools across the region, this STEM-focused programme introduces learners to the technologies, challenges, and careers driving the UK’s transition to net zero, with a spotlight on the Celtic Sea offshore wind and hydrogen developments and other key developments across the South Wales region.

Through interactive workshops and team-based learning, students explore key green technologies including offshore wind turbines and hydrogen production. They will explore how electrical power and hydrogen are stored and then distributed across the grid to factories, offices, schools and homes.

Learners will design and build their own replica coastal town, with a model offshore wind and hydrogen farm, battery and hydrogen storage facilities and other key features, simulating real-world renewable energy infrastructure. These practical activities encourage critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation, while developing core STEM skills.

The project also looks ahead to the career opportunities these technologies are creating. From wind turbine technicians and marine engineers to environmental impact analysts and green hydrogen specialists, learners will discover the wide range of jobs that will shape a cleaner, greener future, many of which will be right on their doorstep.

Green Skills

Environmental Awareness: Learners develop this skill by learning about local renewable energy projects with a focus on the Celtic Sea project.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Learners work together to construct four zones in the STEM kit and combine them together to form a model green town.
Problem Solving: Learners develop problem solving by identifying an area of need and creating an eco-friendly business to fulfill this need.
Communication: Throughout the project, learners develop communication skills with peers and industry partners as well as public speaking with presentation of their eco-friendly business.
Innovation and Creativity: Learners develop an eco-friendly business idea which utilizes innovation and creative skills.
Technical and Practical: Learners develop hands on STEM skills by constructing a model green town using wood and electronic components.
Systems Thinking: By understanding how the LEDs represent energy transfers between zones in the STEM kit, learners develop systems thinking.
Climate Literacy: Throughout, learners learn and use key terminology and processes within the green industry.

The STEM Kit

The Renewable Horizons STEM kit concept acts as a hands-on educational resource to give learners a practical insight into the renewable energy projects, green technologies and linked green careers shaping the future of South Wales.

Inspired by real-world projects like the Celtic Sea offshore wind and hydrogen development, this interactive kit allows learners to construct a model town divided into four themed zones, each representing a vital part of a sustainable energy ecosystem:

Zone 1: Offshore Wind & Hydrogen Production

Learners build offshore wind turbines and hydrogen electrolysers, simulating clean energy generation from the sea.

Zone 2: Hydrogen & Battery Storage

This zone focuses on how green energy is stored, exploring both hydrogen storage systems and battery banks.

ZONE 3:

Port & Power

Here, students model how green energy is brought to shore and distributed to power homes, transport, and industry.

ZONE 4:

Residential

Learners construct sustainable homes, business facilities and community buildings powered by clean energy, promoting sustainable living.

Where we Went

Cwmtawe Community School, Port Talbot – June 2025
Dylan Thomas Community School, Swansea – June 2025
Dŵr Y Felin Comprehensive School, Neath – July 2025
Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera, Swansea – July 2025
Llangatwg Community School, Neath – July 2025
Ysgol Cwm Brombil, Port Talbot – Oct 2025
Ysgol Caer Elen, Haverfordwest – Oct 2025
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Haverfordwest – Oct 2025

We will be delivering at more schools across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot up until Sept 2026.

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Working with our Amazing Partners

ORE Catapult (Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) is the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy. It drives the growth of offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy by supporting the development, testing and
commercialisation of new technologies.

Dolphyn Hydrogen is a pioneering UK-based project developing floating offshore wind-to-hydrogen technology. The initiative aims to produce green hydrogen at scale by combining floating wind turbines with onboard hydrogen production systems,
enabling hydrogen to be generated directly at sea using electrolysis powered by renewable energy. Led by Environmental Resources Management (ERM), Dolphyn Hydrogen focuses on sustainable, scalable solutions for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like transport and industry while contributing to the growth of the green economy and future energy systems.

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global sustainability consultancy, helping businesses and governments manage environmental, health, safety, risk and social impacts. With a focus on delivering sustainable solutions, ERM supports clients in achieving their Net Zero and ESG goals through expert advice, innovative technologies and strategic planning.

Limitless Energy are a trusted Renewable Heating and Electrical Installers in South Wales. Specialists in installing renewable energy systems, including Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Batteries, Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps and EV Chargers. They offer a complete service - from design to installation and maintenance of all renewable electrical and plumbing systems and have a team of experts dedicated to helping reduce the carbon footprint of homes and save on energy costs.

The Reaching Wider Partnership is a Welsh initiative that aims to widen access to higher education for underrepresented groups, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. It delivers outreach activities across schools, communities, and adult
learning settings to raise aspirations, improve skills and support lifelong learning.

Homes as Power Stations (HAPS) is a project led by Neath Port Talbot council and forms part of the Swansea Bay City Deal portfolio. It aims to support the use of renewable technologies in homes such as heat pumps, batteries and PV solar panels. By supporting 10,300 new and existing homes, the project will reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 19,000 tonnes per year.