Energy Explorers

Unlocking Awesome Energy: Why Switzerland Is All About Sustainable Energy by 2050!

The Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 is an important plan for our planet! It’s all about using clean and cool energy sources like the sun, wind and water to keep our Earth healthy. By following this plan, we get to protect our environment, help climate change, and have fun with new green technologies. Imagine a world with cleaner air, exciting innovations, and lots of adventures for you and your friends. Your support and understanding make you a champion for the Earth’s future!

Renewable Energy

Nature abundantly provides us the ability to produce renewable energy from the sun, wind, water, biomass (renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. It contains stored chemical energy from the sun), geothermal (thermal energy extracted from the Earth's crust), and environmental heat around us. These sources can be used to produce energy sustainably, reducing our impact on the earth.

Clean Environment

The Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 is a big plan to use less energy and replace fossil energy sources with clean energy. Clean energy is the power that doesn't make the air dirty. It's good for the earth and the animals because it doesn't harm the air we breathe.

Good for Us

Renewable energy systems use local energy which doesn't come from far away countries, avoiding a lot of emissions - plus, it's conversion elements can be recycled, which minimizes the environmental impact.

Making Friends

The Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 is a big team effort. Everyone in Switzerland is working together to help the planet. The scientists, businesses, government and the people. It's like being on a team where everyone helps each other and the Earth, so we can have a happy and clean world.

Healthy People

Clean energy helps keep people healthy. It's like eating good food for your body. Clean energy is good for our air and water, and that's super important for everyone's health.

Saving Money

Saving energy helps save money. When we use energy wisely, we don't have to spend too much money on it. That means more money for toys, games, and fun stuff!

Join the Fun: Help Switzerland Reach its Energy Goals and Be a Friend to the Earth!

Energy Quiz

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How can you use less energy?

Taking the dog out for a walk

Playing at the park

Turning off lights in a room we leave

Getting good grades at school

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2 / 6

Which of the following is not a source of renewable energy?

Water

Wind

Fossil fuels

Sun

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3 / 6

What is recycling?

Burning garbage material

Burying garbage material

Reusing garbage material

Throwing away garbage material

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4 / 6

Which renewable energy source provides the most energy to Switzerland?

Biomass (power of plants and organic stuff)

Geothermal (heat from the Earth's insides)

Solar (using the sun's rays)

Hydropwer (energy from flowing water, such as rivers).

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5 / 6

What is the main goal of Switzerland's energy transition strategy?

Building more factories.

Eating less chocolate.

Increasing the use of clean energy.

Training more mountain climbers.

Importing more snow for skiing.

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How can we contribute to help our planet by choosing alternative modes of transportation over always using a car?

Driving the car every day

Walking, biking, or taking the bus

Using more petrol for fun

Convincing parents to buy a new car

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The average score is 50%

Join the Green Team

Imagine being a superhero for the Earth! You can help by planting trees with friends, cleaning up your neighborhood, or joining a club that cares about nature. When we work together, we make a big difference! Here are some clubs and associations:

Youth4Switzerland

Swiss Youth for Climate

Remember, every small thing you do adds up to make a big impact.

So, let's be energy-friendly superheroes and make our world a better place!

Fun Facts

Water Power Wonderland

Switzerland has an abudance of water resources - which means water power! More than half of the electricity in Switzerland comes from hydropower. We make that electricity by capturing the energy from the motion of the water. Hydropower is an abundant source of energy from the rivers and lakes surrounded by beautiful mountains.

Solar Roofs

Did you know that in Switzerland, some houses have roofs with solar panels to catch sunlight and turn it into heat or electricity? So, when you see houses with shiny tops, they are actually capturing the power of the sun to make energy for the people inside! Some companies are doing this too like Swiss chocolate factories.

Energy Efficient Homes!

In Switzerland, more and more homes are being built or rennovated to reduce the amount of energy that they use. Now, there are appliances, like washers and dryers that use much less energy. Look for the A+++ ratings when you buy new appliances! Homes can also become more efficient through rennovations where windows, for example, are replaced so that heat cannot escape!

Energy Puzzle Fun

Switzerland's energy scientists are working really hard at solving the energy puzzle. We don't just rely on one type of energy; we use a mix of different types. This way, if one source isn't available, we have others to pick up the slack. It's like putting together a big jigsaw puzzle, but instead of making a picture, we're creating a perfect balance of energy to keep everything running smoothly!

Mountain Breeze

Switzerland is using the power of the wind too! We are building these large three-bladed turbines in locations with a steady, strong breeze. The wind lifts the blades like an airplane and turns the rotor to generate electricity.

Recycling Magic

Swiss people are fantastic at recycling. We recycle about 94% of our aluminum cans, which is like turning 94 out of 100 cans into something new instead of throwing them away. Old cans get a second chance to become something cool, like a shiny new bike or part of a playground. So even the trash gets a chance to be a star in a new show!

Cow Power

Swiss cows are helping with the energy transition too! Some farms are using special machines that turn cow poop into biogas, a kind of renewable energy.