Gamification in Photovoltaic Education

Brian Azzopardi; Brian Bartolo; Vlad Costea; Carlos Meza; Melodie De L'Epine; Yoselyn Walsh; Austeja Mockeviciute-Azzopardi; Carmel Azzopardi

doi:10.1109/PVSC59419.2025.11132608

Gamification in Photovoltaic Education

Brian Azzopardi
, Brian Bartolo
, Vlad Costea
, Carlos Meza
, Melodie De L'Epine
, Yoselyn Walsh
, Austeja Mockeviciute-Azzopardi
, Carmel Azzopardi

Escuela de Ingeniería en Diseño Industrial

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Abstract

This paper introduces a gamified learning framework for photovoltaics (PV) education, developed through the EU-funded TRANSIT and PROMISE projects. Recognizing the pedagogical challenges of teaching complex PV principles and practical operation and maintenance (O&M) skills, the framework leverages interactive, game-based methodologies. The TRANSIT Online Training Platform utilizes scenario-based simulations and multiplayer environments for foundational concepts and PV system design. Complementing this, the PROMISE project incorporates two custom-designed board games to explore O&M complexities: a "tycoon"-style game for introductory concepts and a facilitator-guided game for in-depth discussions. Preliminary results indicate increased learner engagement, knowledge retention, and enhanced problem-solving skills, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application in PV systems. Future efforts will focus on scaling the platform and integrating advanced technologies.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2025
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	1058-1060
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9798331534448
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC59419.2025.11132608
State	Published - 2025
Event	53rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2025 - Montreal, Canada Duration: 8 Jun 2025 → 13 Jun 2025

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Name	Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
ISSN (Print)	0160-8371

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Conference	53rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2025
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Montreal
Period	8/06/25 → 13/06/25

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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Azzopardi, B., Bartolo, B., Costea, V., Meza, C., De L'Epine, M., Walsh, Y., Mockeviciute-Azzopardi, A., & Azzopardi, C. (2025). Gamification in Photovoltaic Education. In 2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2025 (pp. 1058-1060). (Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC59419.2025.11132608

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Azzopardi, B, Bartolo, B, Costea, V, Meza, C, De L'Epine, M, Walsh, Y, Mockeviciute-Azzopardi, A & Azzopardi, C 2025, Gamification in Photovoltaic Education. in 2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2025. Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 1058-1060, 53rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2025, Montreal, Canada, 8/06/25. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC59419.2025.11132608

Gamification in Photovoltaic Education. / Azzopardi, Brian; Bartolo, Brian; Costea, Vlad et al.
2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025. p. 1058-1060 (Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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