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Solar for UWCSEA lighting up classrooms and imaginations ONE STUDENT’S STORY OF TAKING ACTION Growing up on his uncle’s farm in Germany, Hermann Klein-Hessling ’20 witnessed firsthand the devastating effect of climate change on his family’s agricultural holdings and was determined to learn as much as he could about sustainability and make his career count; to make a difference for the future. When his family moved to Singapore and Hermann learned about UWCSEA’s sustainability learning opportunities and its mission, he was very excited to apply to the College and overjoyed when he was accepted. Hermann joined Solar for Dover in Grade 11 and was in his element. He discovered he loved connecting with younger students to share his passion for renewable energy. He also began what turned out to be an intensive course in eco-entrepreneurship as he was challenged to create a business case, marketing and fundraising plans, become comfortable with public speaking, work with volunteers, school leaders and government organisations and install panels.
