Exploring Energy, Explaining Science

Energetica is an open-source, web-based multiplayer game that makes exploring the complexities of energy systems both engaging and entertaining. Players must make strategic decisions while facing real-world challenges such as market fluctuations, climate impacts, and limited resources. By combining fun gameplay with educational value, Energetica fosters critical thinking and collaboration, aiming to spark informed discussions about the energy sector and beyond.

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Switzerland anticipates significantly expanding solar photovoltaics and electrifying heating and transport, coinciding with the country’s aimed nuclear phase-out. However, this development creates a seasonal imbalance, with high summer electricity generation but peak demand in winter. Our study investigates the role of power-to-gas technology as a potential solution, which converts surplus renewable electricity into hydrogen or methane.…

Cities and their urban transformations are critical to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our new research shows that European cities tend to prioritize environmental and technical issues, such as biodiversity or transportation, while their residents prefer issues linked to their everyday socio-economic needs, such as cost of living or public health. The findings are highly relevant for the energy transition as this…