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Consuming energy only where it is needed - with this in mind, Kevin Riehl (17) from Max-Planck-Gymnasium in Rüsselsheim designed a new microchip that controls the energy distribution of appliances. "The user can use a schedule to determine exactly which device is switched on at what time," explains Riehl. For his 'Energy Distributor' energy-saving socket, he received the special prize of 2,000 euros from the BMBF for the project with the greatest industrial relevance in this year's 'Invent a Chip' competition for school pupils.
