EDF Business Solutions powering Dynamic Earth through Renewable Energy

Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium, and a registered charity. It’s an interactive, educational experience that focuses on inspiring the people of all ages – including 30,000 school pupils a year - about Earth’s history, climate and environment. 

It offers immersive exhibits and interactive displays, allowing visitors to explore topics such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and climate change – and EDF is powering all of these exhibitions with renewable energy solutions.

In line with its mission to promote sustainability, Dynamic Earth approached EDF Business Solutions in 2022, and switched that year to a renewable renewal contract. This collaboration supports the charity’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning its energy consumption with its environmental values. 

By making the switch to renewable energy, Dynamic Earth have consumed 2,206.784 kWh of renewable energy, and by sourcing this clean energy, Dynamic Earth are not only educating visitors about the Earth’s systems but also demonstrating practical steps towards a sustainable future. In fact, its schools programme also features energy-themed workshops – such as Energy For the Future – which help young learners to understand this complex topic more easily.

⚡️ What Does 2,206,784 kWh of Renewable Electricity Look Like — Earth & Space Edition

🌍 Earth Energy Comparisons

• That’s roughly enough energy to power the entire city Exeter for 3.7 days, or Bath for 4.5 days (average 18,000–20,000 kWh/hour)
• Enough energy to power Whitby for 30 days! (estimates use ~2,500–3,000 kWh/hour)
• Could power the energy consumption of a small country like Iceland for a day
  (Iceland uses around 55,000,000 kWh per day, so this is about 4% of that)
• Could power 2,200 train trips from London to Manchester (One electric train journey uses ~1,000–1,200 kWh)

🚀 Space Energy Comparisons

• Enough energy to launch about 12 small satellites into low Earth orbit, considering the energy needed to reach orbit is roughly 1800 kWh per kilogram and a small satellite weighs around 100 kg
• Could power the International Space Station (ISS) for about 25 days
  (The ISS uses roughly 90 kW continuously, about 2,160 kWh/day)
• The sun emits this amount of energy every 20 nanoseconds
• Could power a colony of 1000 people for 6 months on Mars – Hypothetically! 

We are proud to power Dynamic Earth’s mission with renewable energy, our shared commitment to sustainability and inspiring future generations through science and learning forms a strong foundation for our ongoing partnership. As we look to the future, we’re excited to continue working together to help Dynamic Earth reduce its environmental impact and empower its visitors with the knowledge and tools to build a more sustainable world.