A steady balance between production and consumption is the prerequisite for a stable electricity grid. The online game «keep the balance» teaches you in a fun way what factors influence the balance in the electricity grid and how Swissgrid coordinates production and consumption on a daily basis.

How to achieve the highest scores

Regulate production at different types of power plant and engage in electricity trading. The goal is to adhere to the schedule precisely and to comply with the specifications. Exact hits give you the most points.

 
At the same time, you have to ensure that you do not lose sight of the budget. The various regulation options entail different costs. The more money you still have available at the end of a level, the more points you receive for your performance.

Tips and tricks

• Instructions cannot be given to wind or solar power plants.
• Weather influences wind, solar and hydroelectric power plants, affecting their production.
• The response time for nuclear energy is long, traders respond quickly. But keep an eye on the different prices.
• Every market intervention costs money. Try to issue as few instructions as possible to the power plants.
• The budget outstanding at the end is converted into points, so the better you are at managing your spending, the more points you earn.
• Exactly matching demand and production gives you a perfect hit and earns you bonus points.
• Keep an eye on the info window, which keeps you informed about the latest incidents.
• You can navigate in the playing field with the aid of the mouse or your keyboard's arrow keys.
• The amount of energy generated by a power plant can also be changed with the wheel of your mouse.