Kelvin Goh L.Z. (32)

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Our Motto: Laugh all the way!

Loh Simin (17)

Solar Power rocks !!! WOOHH!!!! It's gonna save us when our fossil fuels are used up!. It does not produce greenhouse gases and creates very low to no pollution, compared to burning of fossil fuels, solar power is much more environmentally friendly! Although solar power is only available at night, there can be storage systems for solar power for us to use at night. Although the towers Kenji mentioned are sort off insane, it could be a possible way for us to use solar energy all day.

Group discussions are very enjoyable, I have good times with my group members and I enjoy joking around with them. Our group is so filled with laughter from Soong Jia Min's ideas that we make the most noise in class from all the laughing.

Kristopher Kenji Mizoguchi (33)

From this trip I learnt the process of conversion of the energy of the solar rays to electricity, how solar panels can be used, the potential of solar power and anything which is related to solar power. Solar power is inevitable in our future, just like the doom of Earth when the ice caps melt because almost no one currently gives a damn about Global Warming. Okay, back to main point, solar power does not release greenhouse gases. Which is beneficial in decreasing pollution and global warming. (Okay, I think I just contradicted myself) Solar power will revolutionise the world we live in and bring hope for survival when we run out of fossil fuels. Actually , an idea i saw in the anime series Gundam 00 is actually quite remarkable, because the world ran out of fossil fuels, they built 3 massive towers that stretches all the way to outer space to collect solar energy to provide earth with electricity 24/7 . Colonies are also built in the tower for humans to live in.
I think it's a great idea! Minus the astronomical sum of money needed to build them, it can actually save us humans!!!

Group discussions are the funniest things on earth because our group comes up with stupid ideas like solar-powered toilet bowls. HOW DO THEY EVEN WORK!!! During group discussions I find myself literally rolling-on-floor-laughing-out-loud-my-ass-off (roflolmao) .

Loh Simin (17)

Recently, our class went to Singapore Polytechnic (SP for short) to learn more about solar panels and solar power and it's advantages for our IPW. We left school and headed straight for SP on a hired coach. I had so much fun chatting with my friends. We chatted till our saliva supply went dry.

When we finally reached our destination, we were awed by the sheer difference in size between our school and SP. It was like comparing a 3-room HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio against Buckingham Palace. We then proceeded to a lecture hall and had to sit through a lecture filled with funny accents. My group mate Kenji was the only one copying notes, HAHA, he's hardworking at the wrong time, even he agrees!

After that, we had a long walk and had to climb a huge flight of steps to reach the rooftop. We then had to listen to our lecturer drone on and on about solar power and solar panels, although they were mentioned by the previous lecturer in the lecture hall but you have to admit, there were a lot of them and they are not cheap. After all that, we waited for an hour for a our coach. That sucks.

trip singapore poly by Kristopher Kenji Mizoguchi (33)

Recently, my school hosted a a learning journey to Singapore Poly for us to learn about the advantages of solar power and how it would be something that will be vital in our near future. We will also get to see real solar panels. Meanwhile, on the bus there, I took the opportunity to take photos of my classmates

Oh damn it, they caught me taking photos.
This was how the took their revenge. Very mature...

Then, after about 30 or 40 minutes, we reached:
Singapore Polytechnic!!!
The campus was huge ! We then went to a lecture hall to receive a lecture on solar energy and solar power. Fascinating! Isn't it? I had a hard time paying attention along with the others because of the strong accents of the 2 lecturers. I decided this could be beneficial to my group's projects and decided to copy down notes from the PowerPoint slides, but to my horror, no one else in my class was copying notes!!! Despite the high difficulty of comprehending the lecturer's accent, I exited the lecture hall with new found knowledge about solar power.

After that, we had to climb a huge flight of stairs to reach the roof of the huge campus to see Singapore Poly's solar panels. I always thought that they were very hot to touch, but to my surprise, they were just warm, not sizzling hot. It was difficult to pay attention to the lecturer due to the glaring afternoon sun and noise from the chatter of the students. Not to mention that his accent made it worse.
This is just one row of them, there were a lot.
My camera shy group mate, Soong Jia Min

We then waited one hour for a bus to reach to send us back to school.

Sui Hui Ching(23):

So after going to Singapore polytechnic to get to know more about solar energy, we were asked to get into our groups to brainstorm for ideas for our own product which is powered by solar energy of course. Our group came up with lots of different ideas, some of them were useful, some were too ambitious, like a solar powered massage chair (but it’s still a good idea!) and others were, well just retarded actually (like a solar toilet bowl .hahaha). Eventually, though, we did come up with a list of items that were quite satisfactory.

Soong Jia Min(22):
Making a solar object is very challenging and fun. Thinking of something interesting and interacting with friends can bring joy and laughter. The process may just be the key to better friendships and inventions

Kelvin Goh (32): Well, after the Singapore polytechnic trip, the following Project Work lesson, the teachers drill us about the proposal of making a slor products. We suppose to think about ideas. Then, Soong Jia Min gave us lots of crazy ideas. The first examples is solar toilet bowl. She said that this product is good for cold countries. People who sit on it will get warmth. My group laughed. The following ideas are even more ridiculous. She thought of solar toilet paper, solar toilet basin.Can u tell me what can these do, especially the solar toilet paper. She dared to even say solar chocolate. The whole group laughed madly during the discussion,

Finally, we choose those reasonable ones that the group contribute.

Solar trip to Singapore poly

Soong jia min : The trip to Singapore poly was very beneficial.We attended a talk with the guest speaker there.He showed us that solar power has a lot of good points. It will never run out for a very long time. He also mentioned that our coal supplies are running out and that it will only last for another generation at the pace that we are using it now.So we should change to using solar power!





Tan Pueh Suan: Wow!Singapore poly is so big.After the talk given by the guest speaker, I was so amazed by how many thing could be operated by using solar energy. It can operate fan, heater, but sadly not air-conditioner.By using the solar energy, we can save the earth because solar energy is an alternative energy.Solar energy does not produce harmful gases that will cause air pollution. That was so cool!!



Kelvin Goh L.Z. (32): I am amazed by the solar technology that Singapore Poly use. Our natural resources are going to last us for about 10 to 20 years. We need to find other alternative renewable resources like solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, geothermal energy and tidal energy. The most suitable energy that can be used in Singapore is solar energy, since there are no four seasons, and we experienced hot weather almost everyday.

As for wind energy, we cannot use as we need to have a lot of open space with high flats. This is also applied for when converting hydro energy. As for geothermal energy, we need a lot of heat from the Earth which is unlikely happen in Singapore. Lastly, the tidal energy, we need to have big waves to generate tidal energy which is also unlikely to happen as there are a lot of countries blocking big waves entering Singapore.

Solar energy also does not produces any harmful gases.

This is what I have learnt. So we should change to solar power before any non-renewable resources runs out.


Sui Hui Ching:

The trip to the Singapore polytechnic was really interesting and beneficial. We learnt why we should know more about solar energy as it is the energy that Singapore will most likely use once we run out of fossil fuels. Solar energy is the most practical choice as Singapore is a tropical country and therefore receives more sunlight, enabling us to maximize the energy given out by the sun.

Besides that, we were also allowed to go onto the roof to see the actual solar panels installed there. We were taught more about the solar panels up there and even got to touch them.

In conclusion, the trip was certainly a most enriching one. We learnt so many new things there that have really opened my eyes and inspire me to do my part for the energy crisis.