Explore Energy: an interactive daily living simulation with global destination hopping to experience differences in energy consumption around the world

1. South Africa: experience the frustrations of severe load shedding by navigate a day in the life as a resident dealing with unexpected power outages while trying to accomplish everyday tasks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCfpRQsfUmc

1. Cooking:
   1. Scenario: The day starts with an unexpected power cut just as the user is about to make breakfast.
   2. Task: Switch from using an electric stove to a gas stove to prepare breakfast.
      1. Alternative: use a solar cooker, demonstrating how it captures and uses solar energy.
   3. Interactive Element: The user receives guidance on how to find the gas cylinder, connect it to the stove, safely switch to the gas stove, etc.
2. Leisure:
   1. Scenario: The user plans to watch TV, but another unexpected power cut occurs.
   2. Task: Set up a battery-powered radio or use a generator to power the TV.
   3. Interactive Element: Manage the setup of the generator, including safety checks and fuel management.
3. Extra activities: ensuring phone and laptop are fully charged when power is available, grabbing cash from the ATM prior to power shut off, going to the store to pick up supplies

b. Iceland: experience in a country that generates 85% (mainly geothermal + hydropower) of the total primary energy supply from domestically produced renewable source

Possible Activities

1. Visit a local home where the heating system is powered by geothermal energy. A virtual homeowner explains how it works and the benefits it provides, such as cost savings and reduced environmental impact
2. Stop by a community greenhouse heated by geothermal heat, where locals grow vegetables year-round, boosting food security and community health.
3. Participate in a hands-on project to install solar panels on a community building. Users are guided through the process of installing solar panels, including selecting the optimal roof, positioning the panels for maximum sun exposure, and connecting them to the community's power grid.
4. Tours
   1. Visit a Geothermal Plant:
      1. Scenario: Explore the geothermal plant’s operations.
      2. Task: Engage in a virtual tour inside the facility, understanding how geothermal energy is harnessed from underground reservoirs.
      3. Interactive Element: Control valves or simulation panels to manipulate steam flow, witnessing the energy conversion process.
   2. Explore a Hydroelectric Dam
      1. Scenario: Users arrive at a massive hydroelectric dam.
      2. Task: Learn about hydroelectric power generation through an interactive model of the dam.
      3. Interactive Element: A simulation that allows users to manage water flow through turbines and see real-time energy production stats.