ELECTRIFYtoday
Understanding the energy transition through play
Prove yourself as a shaper of the future and build a world where renewable energy is available in sufficient quantities and at an affordable price.
ELECTRIFYtoday conveys knowledge about the energy transition in an entertaining way: for apprentices, school pupils and anyone who wants to help shape the future.
About the game
We all live in a world facing one of its greatest challenges: man-made climate change. In ELECTRIFYtoday, players drive the energy transition forward. Through various missions, they build a sustainable energy system step by step, learning about the key technologies we need for a successful energy transition.
Gameplay
With each successful mission, players gain more opportunities to improve the world with innovative technologies such as solar and wind energy. The missions include engaging learning stations on questions such as:
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How are energy generation and consumption linked?
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What is solar energy? What types of solar cells and photovoltaic modules are there?
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How do energy storage and sector coupling work?
The game was developed by TechEducation (a brand of Phoenix Contact) in collaboration with Zwickau University of Applied Sciences, Paintbucket Games and an interdisciplinary team of Phoenix Contact experts.
Education & Use
ELECTRIFYtoday was developed specifically for use in educational contexts and is available free of charge. A moderation mode allows for the targeted activation and editing of topics for groups.
Learning objectives
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To understand the “All Electric Society” as a vision of the future in which energy and resource efficiency are optimised
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To develop enthusiasm for electrification, networking and automation
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To build knowledge of energy transition technologies and sector coupling
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To recognise the importance of one’s own (professional) role in a sustainable future
Areas of application
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STEM subjects in career guidance
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Electrical engineering and mechatronics apprenticeships
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Vocational schools and technical colleges
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In-company further education and training
Target audience
Developed with a specific focus on electrical engineering and mechatronics apprentices, as well as students undergoing career guidance. Can also be used anywhere where the topic of the energy transition needs to be conveyed in a playful way.