December 2025.

By bringing renewable-energy education directly into local communities, the EnergyDrive has given young people an opportunity to explore the world of clean power through an interactive, custom-built mobile classroom.

In areas where learners live alongside active renewable-energy facilities, the programme offers far more than information; it sparks curiosity, builds awareness, and equips learners with practical, hands-on knowledge that can shape future career paths and open doors to opportunities in STEM fields.

“This visit inspired me to learn more about energy, and I am now considering possibly pursuing a career in environmental sciences or engineering, because I saw how many new job opportunities it offers,” said one of the learners, from Skurweberg Secondary School in Ceres, the first stop of the Cape leg of the buses’ journey.

Funded by Perdekraal East Wind Farm in partnership with the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), this initiative forms part of the wind farm’s commitment to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. By bringing learners from Bella Vista Secondary School, Ceres Secondary School and Skurweberg Secondary School into direct contact with the science and innovation behind renewable energy, the initiative encourages them to imagine possibilities beyond the school gates.

“Perdekraal East Wind Farm’s decision to support the EnergyDrive initiative again this year is rooted in our commitment to strengthening education and renewable energy awareness within our surrounding communities. The programme complements our broader socio-economic development strategy, which focuses strongly on empowering youth through STEM education and creating pathways into the green economy,” explained Gwynne-Lee Borcherds, Economic Development Manager for Perdekraal East Wind Farm.

“We hope that programmes like this will spark curiosity and ambition among young people. Renewable energy is a thriving, future-focused industry, and we want learners to see that they can be part of it,” concluded Borcherds.