On friday, September 26, IMDEA Energy opened its doors to celebrate a new edition of the European Researchers’ Night with the activity Renovaland, a space designed for children to discover, through play, how science and clean energy contribute to building a more sustainable future. 

During the afternoon, young explorers in the land of clean energy became scientists for a day, participating in workshops and interactive experiences that allowed them to learn by experimenting. In Renovaland, children could do everything from building rockets with recycled materials, competing in solar robot races, and generating electricity by pedaling, to discovering how the electricity grid of the future works, extracting DNA from fruits, or designing objects with 3D printers. 

Each activity was designed to spark scientific curiosity and bring renewable energy research closer to everyday life in a practical way. The goal: to show that science is not only fun but also essential for caring the planet. 

Families enjoyes a unique afternoon at IMDEA Energy, taking part in scientific activities in a friendly and participatory enviroment.

In addition, this year IMDEA Energy also participated in the activity “Make a Wish to Science”, organized together with the other IMDEA Institutes at the Residencia de Estudiantes in Madrid. There, researcher Jennifer Cueto explained what zeolites are and why they are essential for advancing towar a more sustainable planet, showing which aspects of clean energy research are already present in the market.