Winners
2023
SEGC (Youth) 2023 featured an innovative twist to the Junior and Senior Categories where participants are encouraged to create a three-minute Instagram video that embodies the competition’s challenge statement: “Envision a typical day in the year 2050, in a net zero world where sustainable practices are ingrained into daily routines. Showcase how individuals and communities use technology to minimise energy consumption and maximise clean energy utilisation in Singapore.”
In its second edition, the SEGC (Youth) – IHL category partnered with EDP Renewables, Tuas Power and Univers. Students were challenged to develop innovative solutions for real-life challenges faced by companies.
A total of 84 submissions were received in the Junior and Senior Categories and 24 submissions received in the IHL category.
Junior Category
Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
Members: (L to R) Zhang Zinuo, Quek Zhi Ying, Megan Lee and Cheryl Chai
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
Members: (L to R) Lim Jia En, Isabel, Liang Huaiyu and Keira Marie MacKendrick
School of Science and Technology, Singapore
Members: (L to R) Shai Ming Kong Benjamin, Maramag Luis Santino Ugay, Faith Naomi Lim Jun En and Anders Charles Lee Ekberg
Senior Category
Holy Innocents’ High School
Members: (L to R) Toh Shuan Jomin, Hoi Hui Wen Faith, Elijah Ng Junle and Brandon Geofrey Lee Weng Zun
Nanyang Girls’ High School
![Photograph of Team Barbie members](/images/events/segc/Senior_Team_Barbie_s_Eco_Chic_Collective.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Sydney Siow, Wong Pei Xuan, Tan Jia Hui, Joy and Lee Ruoxi
Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
Members: (L to R) De Ting Trina Tan, Looi Ee Xin (Zheng Yuxi), Ho Ying En Luanne and Lisha Annika Jaya Shankar
IHL Category
Singapore Polytechnic
Members: (L to R) Yao En Ting, Ruba Zaki A Sulaiman, Jasmine Chan Sze Yi, Hannah To Qi Wen
Nanyang Technological University
Members: (L to R) Tang Hao Wei, Brandon, Cheong Min Hui and Bryce Chua Lee Nan
Nanyang Technological University
Members: (L to R) See Ye Ni, Ong Mui Jin and Han Kai'En
Singapore Polytechnic
Members: (L to R) Sistla Satya Satvik and Bryan Chan Wei Jie
Temasek Polytechnic
Members: (L to R) Yoong Wai Kit, Rajaram Sushmiithaa and Leck Jing Ping Jesmond
Temasek Polytechnic
Members: (L to R) Lim Qi Zhen, Gue Yi Peng and Ayhan Escandar Bin Mohammad Talib
Congratulations to all the winners!
Check out the 2023 Junior and Senior categories winning entries here.
2022
The third edition of SEGC (Youth) aims to engage youth on sustainability issues and co-create innovative energy ideas based on the theme “As Singapore transitions towards a carbon-free energy future, how can we reduce our carbon footprint by leveraging the four switches and managing energy demand to achieve a more sustainable Singapore by 2050?”. EMA partnered with Keppel Infrastructure, Schneider Electric and Sembcorp industries and presented a new category for Institute of Higher Learning (IHL). Students were challenged to come up with sustainable solutions that addressed real-world challenges faced by energy companies today.
Over 114 teams across 36 schools took part across the three categories of Junior, Senior and IHL.
Junior Category
Nanyang Girls’ High School
![Photograph of Team SUStain members](/images/events/segc/SEGC2022_Team%20SUStain%20-%20Nanyang%20Girls’%20High%20School.jpeg)
Members: (L to R) Tan Hong Yu, Sophie Tung Xuan Ying
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
![Photograph of Team Soyingleryl members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20soyingleryl%20-%20raffles%20girls'%20school%20(secondary).jpg)
Members: (L to R) Chai Chang Xuan Cheryl, Quek Zhi Ying, Sophie Sim, Eou Yong Le Jia
Holy Innocents' High School
![Photograph of Team Fantastic 4 members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20fantastic%204%20-%20holy%20innocents'%20high%20school.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Brandon Chan Kai Feng, Brandon Geofrey Lee Weng Zun, Lee Yu Wen Reanne, Hoi Hui Wen Faith
Senior Category
Hwa Chong Institution
![Photograph of Team WACUUMERS members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20wacuumers%20-%20hwa%20chong%20institution.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Koh Rui Quan Reyes, Kavan Tay Yiquan, Zachary Phua Yu Tze
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
![Photograph of Team H2 members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20h2%20-%20raffles%20girls'%20school%20(secondary).jpg)
Members: (L to R) Lu Xingyu, Vera Ang Rui Wen
Dunman High School
![Photograph of Team SusTech members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20sustech%20-%20dunman%20high%20school.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Pan Xinyi, Pan Leyi, Jin Chenxuan, Shen Hanzhang
IHL Category
National University of Singapore (NUS)
![Photograph of Team Rocket members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20rocket_keppel.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Chen Zhen Yuan, Low Guan Lin
ITE College West
![Photograph of Team Blues members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20blues_keppel.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Isaiah Ives Goh Jun Yang, Nur Nabilah Binte Muhamad Solihin, RenuDeve Veer D/O Sunthara Velu Chelliah
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
![Photograph of Taam Young Inventors](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20young%20inventors_schneider.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Tan Hao Jun Bryan, Teo Rui Jie Marcus, Tan Kee Yee, Chiam Sheng Jye
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
![Photograph of The Renaissance Men members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_the%20renaissance%20men_schneider.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Summit Bajaj, Julian Chung Zhong Wei, Sng Li Wen Aaron (not in photo: Nick Erwin Chia Zhiyang)
ITE College East
![Photograph of Team Blues members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20solar2_sembcorp.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Xavien Teo Yi Xiang, Ng Mian Hao, Eugene Tan Ye Hong, Wang Zixuan
Singapore Polytechnic
![Photograph of Team Kit members](/images/events/segc/segc2022_team%20kit2_sembcorp.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Steward Soh Jun Kai, Tanapattanalux Kittitat, Yu Nander Aung, Lau Jun Foong Wayne
Congratulations to all the winners!
Check out the 2022 Junior and Senior categories winning entries here.
2021
The second edition of SEGC (Youth) was launched in March 2021 to engage youth on sustainability issues and garner innovative ideas based on the theme “How would your carbon-free school or neighbourhood in Singapore look like in 2050?”. A total of 87 teams across 29 secondary schools and junior colleges took part in the challenge. Participants had to use Microsoft’s Minecraft: Education Edition to create their ideal carbon-free world and showcase their aspirations for Singapore.
Junior Category
Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
![Photograph of 3R Girls Team members](/images/events/segc/segc2021_3rgirls.jpg)
Members: (L to R) Kong Zi Yau Bernadette (Jiang Zirou), Victoria Teo Yue Tong, Tan Xuan Ying
![Wind Turbines in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_3rgirlsworld1.png)
Wind Turbines on Buildings
To maximise space and increase captured wind speeds
![Low-carbon Vehicles in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_3rgirlsworld2.png)
Low-carbon Vehicles
Fuelled by hydrogen gas generated from electrolysis
![Intelligent lighting in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_3rgirlsworld3.png)
Intelligent Lighting
Solar-powered street lighting equipped with motion sensors
Nanyang Girls’ High School
![NGHS campus in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_chondriaworld1.png)
NGHS campus in Minecraft
![Team Mighty Chondria Members](/images/events/segc/segc2021_chondria.jpg)
Members: (L to R)
Xu Shaozhe, Chen Yifei Allegra, Tan Wen Li Glenda
![Genetically Modified Algae in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_chondriaworld2.png)
Genetically Modified Algae
To produce hydrogen for power generation
Bedok Green Secondary School
![SolarGeo Dome in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/SEGC2021_Proficientworld1.jpeg)
SolarGeo Dome
Highly-efficient solar thermal electric generator to convert solar energy into electricity
![Team Proficient members](/images/events/segc/segc2021_proficient.jpg)
Members: (L to R)
Zacq Leong Guang Yao, Sim Kai Feng, Tan Guan Xu
![Indoor Farm in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_proficientworld2.png)
Indoor Farm
Efficient and automated farm
Senior Category
Dunman High School
![Photograph of Team Electrae members](/images/events/segc/segc2021_electrae.png)
Members: (L to R) Ng Jin Seang Jordan, Kwok Zheng Feng, Jake Kee Chong Han
![Overview in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_electraeworld1.png)
Overview of Electrae's World
![Innovative Lighting in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_electraeworld2.png)
Innovative Lighting
Bioluminescent algae for lighting
![Artificial Intelligence in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_electraeworld3.png)
Artificial Intelligence
To optimise overall energy usage
Dunman High School
![Smark Park in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_energaeworld1.jpg)
Smart Park
Lined with smart flooring system to convert movement to electricity
![Team Energae Members](/images/events/segc/segc2021_energae.jpg)
Members: (L to R)
Ang Guan Yu Jasper, Tan York Yang, Chng Yongzhi Kevan, Aaron Ang Chen Yee
![Carbon Capture in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_energaeworld2.png)
Air Capture System
Efficient large-scale direct air capture system to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Anderson Serangoon Junior College
![Overview in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_goatyworld1.jpg)
Merlion Hawker Centre and Basketball Court
![Team Goaty members](/images/events/segc/segc2021_goaty.jpg)
Members: (L to R)
Koh Li Tian, Germaine Yeo, Janel Lee Mei Er, Ernest Tan Jian Yu
![Smart Flooring in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/segc2021_goatyworld2.png)
Smart Flooring
To generate electricity through motion
Congratulations to all the winners!
Check out the 2021 winning entries here.
Watch the virtual award ceremony here.
2020
SEGC (Youth) 2020 was launched in March 2020 for all secondary school students to co-create Singapore’s Energy Story with the challenge statement “How would your energy efficient school or neighbourhood in Singapore look like in 2050?”. 92 teams across some 30 secondary schools took part in the challenge, using Microsoft’s Minecraft: Education Edition to create their ideal energy efficient world and showcase their aspirations for Singapore.
Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
![Photograph of Team Futurae members: (L to R) Hilary Chee, Anastasiya Samushkova, Zhang Haiyun in front of a Minecraft background](/images/events/segc/team-futurae.png)
Members: (L to R) Hilary Chee, Anastasiya Samushkova, Zhang Haiyun
![HydroSol in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/hydro-sol.png)
HydroSol
Hydrogen-Solar fuelled school buses
![Carbon-capturing concrete in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/carbon-capturing-concrete.png)
Carbon-capturing Concrete
Capturing CO2 released during incineration to reduce our carbon footprint
![Pressure-plate paths in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/pressure-plate-paths.png)
Pressure-plate Paths
Turning kinetic energy to electricity
Bedok Green Secondary School
![Water filtration system in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/water-filtration-system.png)
Water Filtration System
A more energy efficient way of purifying rainwater
![Physicsociety Members: Ong Shi En, Ashraf Masuri, Sun-Yen Tan, Colby Kang with Minecraft background](/images/events/segc/physicsociety.png)
Members: (L to R)
Ong Shi En, Ashraf Masuri, Sun-Yen Tan, Colby Kang
![Thermoelectric generators in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/thermoelectric-generators.png)
Thermoelectric Generators
Converting heat flows into electricity
St. Hilda’s Secondary School
![Solar panels in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/solar-panels.png)
Solar Panels
Impressive arrays of solar panels to power electricity needs
![Lightning Prodigies members: Nur Sarah Binte Mohamed Rafiq, Ng Sheng Kang Ernest, Tan Kang Rui, Roger Halim](/images/events/segc/lightning-prodigies.jpg)
Members: (L to R)
Nur Sarah Binte Mohamed Rafiq, Ng Sheng Kang Ernest, Tan Kang Rui, Roger Halim
![LED Lighting in Minecraft](/images/events/segc/led-lighting.png)
LED Lighting
Efficient LED lighting system throughout the entire school
Congratulations to all the winners!
Check out the 2020 winning entries here.
Watch the virtual award ceremony here.