Konawaena Students help create a Motto for Holaniku
Thank you for all who voted in our Keahole Solar Power – NELHA solar farm Motto project. In total we had a total of 844 votes on-line. We’re now tabulating the written votes and will have an announcement soon.
KE KIHĀPAI O NĀ LĀ KAUKANI – “Field of a Thousand Suns”
June 18th, 2009

KE KIHĀPAI O NĀ LĀ KAUKANI
I felt the name “Field of a Thousand Suns” was a perfect title for the power plant and what the power plant aims to accomplish. There are a few things that are required for life to be possible. The sun is definitely one of them, and I belive the sun is the basis for all life. Therefore, I think that this “Field of a Thousand Suns” will bring about a better, cleaner, cheaper way for people to live on this island. I picked this name to represent what the plant looks like, and what the plant wants to do. Literally, it is a field of small suns. Each one will collect and create energy, much like the real sun. I believe “Ke Kihāpai O Nā Lā Kaukani” is a beautiful name that represes the aim of the power plant well. It will connect and be accepted by the people of this island. We should all realize that this operation will only bring good things to us. In conclusion, I am extremely happy that someone finally realizes the capabilities of solar power in Hawai’i. This has been a seriously underused source for too long and I am glad that this valuable resource is finally being harvested and used.
June 18th, 2009

KE KUMU O KE ‘ALOHI H ĀWEO
The name that I chose for the power plant is Ke Kumu o Ke ‘Alohi Hāweo, or the Source of Brilliant Glow. I chose this name because the power plant is the source that brings brilliant glow to our island of Hawai’i. This is obtained from absorbing the light from the suns rays. Because all of the energy being given off by the power plant comes directly from the sun, the new energy becomes both affordable and efficient. Here in Hawai’i, we have a tropical climate. We get a lot of nice, sunny weather, making it perfect for heating up the solar panels used to make energy. Most, if not all solar power systems are quiet, creating no noise during its process of generating electricity. While experiencing economic hardships during the recession, a major part of that conflict can be reduced. Cost on electricity would be inexpensive, saving families money to be used on other things such as food and paying numerous amounts of bills. This could possibly bring families farther away from economic struggles. Another problem being faced by our plant is destruction to our environment. A good way to reduce this problem is to use natural resources for power. And that’s exactly what this power plant does. Using this solar powering system also causes no pollution or damage to our environment, which is a major plus. People don’t realize that the damage we cause to our plant not only affects us, but the future generations to come. Our island along with the other Hawaiian Islands, are also facing these life changing problems. If we make bad decisions today, our future generations will have to suffer all the consequences later on in their life. It’s our job to put an end to this, beginning with the works of this power plant.
KA MANA O KA LĀ – “The Power of the Sun”

KA MANA O KA LĀ
Aloha, I am from Konawaena High School’s second year Hawaiian Language Class. I chose the name “Ka Mana O Ka Lā” which means “The Power of the Sun.” Ka Mana means the Power and Ka Lā means the Sun. I chose this name because the Sopogy Company is using the sun to create energy. I think this Solar Power Solar Farm is a great idea because it could cut down the prices of electricity and energy. And it could really help the community. The sun is a very powerful energy source of this land, and we are putting it to use by making this farm. Mahalo Nui Loa for taking your time to read my paper and I hope you like the name I chose for your company.
HO’OMAIKA’I I KA LA – “Thankful for the Sun”

HO’OMAIKA’I I KA LA
KA LĀ I KA MAULIOLA – “Sun at the Source of Life”

KA LĀ I KA MAULIOLA
KE OLA O HAWAI’I – The life of Hawaii

KE OLA O HAWAI’I
KA MANA O KA LĀ HAWAI’I – “Power of the Hawaiian Sun”

KA MANA O KA LĀ HAWAI’I
HOPU I KA LĀ – “Capture the Sun”

HOPU I KA LĀ