More than 150 submissions, dozens of engaged families, and meaningful conversations based on facts about renewable energy sources—this is what the first edition of the Family Academy of Renewable Energy Facts competition looked like. The initiative was organised by Polenergia as part of its educational programme Play Green with Us!®, in partnership with the Ogarnij Inżynierię Foundation and MATERIALITY. The awards ceremony took place on 16 June at the Żuromin Cultural Centre.
The Family Academy of Renewable Energy Facts competition was created by Polenergia in collaboration with the Ogarnij Inżynierię Foundation and MATERIALITY to promote reliable, evidence-based knowledge about renewable energy sources. Another key objective was to challenge common misconceptions surrounding renewable energy technologies, particularly wind farms and photovoltaic installations.
The competition invited students and their families from schools participating in Polenergia’s educational programme Play Green with Us!®. The submission deadline closed on 14 May, and the level of interest far exceeded the organisers’ expectations.
The competition attracted over 150 entries created by students together with their families. Participants were challenged to explore facts and myths about renewable energy and present them in an engaging and creative way.
Students in Years 1–3 prepared artwork in the form of comics or collages, while students in Years 4–8 created short educational videos (1.5–3 minutes long) presenting factual information related to a selected statement about renewable energy.
The submitted projects demonstrated that conversations about the energy transition can successfully engage entire families while inspiring shared learning about today’s environmental challenges. The entries reflected not only strong knowledge and factual accuracy but also creativity, artistic talent, and critical thinking.
At Polenergia, we believe that fact-based education is one of the most important drivers of the energy transition. The Family Academy of Renewable Energy Facts competition has shown that discussions about renewable energy can be both reliable and engaging while bringing entire families together around topics that matter.
The official closing ceremony of the first edition took place on 16 June at the Żuromin Cultural Centre. The event brought together award winners, school representatives, organisers, and project partners. While many winners collected their awards in person, others joined the ceremony online.
Beyond celebrating the winners, the event highlighted the importance of environmental education and the value of fostering an informed understanding of renewable energy from an early age.
1st Prize – “Solar Panels Work Even on Cloudy Days!” — Jakub Załęcki, Antoni and Jakub Wagowie Primary School in Grabowo
2nd Prize – “Got Solar Panels? You’ve Got Power!” — Maria Stankiewicz, Antoni and Jakub Wagowie Primary School in Grabowo
3rd Prize – “Myth or Fact? Solar Panels Work Even Without Sunshine” — Adrianna Janiszewska, Stefan Żeromski Primary School No. 1 in Żuromin
1st Prize – “Energy in Science, Science in Energy” — Jeremi Matczak, Primary School in Gródki
2nd Prize – “A Walk Towards the Sun” — Zuzanna Woźniak and Zuzanna Żydlewska, Stefan Żeromski Primary School No. 1 in Żuromin
3rd Prize – “Weak Energy? Wind and Sun Bust the Myth!” — Bartosz Karwowski, Primary School in Rydzewo
1st Prize – “Wind Farms and Solar Power – Business or Benefits for Everyone?” — Weronika Krzyżewska, Primary School in Rajgród
2nd Prize – “Energy News – True or False?” — Karolina Dudka and Michał Dudka, Maria Konopnicka School in Kostomłoty
3rd Prize – “Renewable Energy Is Expensive and Drives Up Electricity Prices” — Gabriela Smycz and Ilona Sarzyńska, Primate of the Millennium Primary School in Wola Zarczycka
Special congratulations go to Stefan Żeromski Primary School No. 1 in Żuromin, which received the Most Active School Award in the first edition of the competition. The school earned the distinction by submitting the highest number of entries.
We are extremely proud of the commitment shown by our students and their families. This competition demonstrated that education can bring generations together, inspire curiosity, and encourage meaningful conversations about today's key challenges, including energy and the environment.
We would like to thank all participating students, parents, and guardians for the time, enthusiasm, and effort they dedicated to preparing their competition entries. We received an impressive collection of thoughtful, creative, and high-quality projects that stood out for both their factual content and artistic excellence.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to school leaders and teachers who actively supported the competition by encouraging students and their families to participate and by helping create a shared space for learning, dialogue, and collaboration around renewable energy.
Together, We Can Achieve More!
