48 Volts: A Metaverse Dedicated to Energy Innovation

As part of its broader mission to accelerate the energy transition, IT4C is developing a virtual space the 48 Volts Metaverse dedicated entirely to showcasing innovations in clean energy production, storage, and distribution.

Inspired by the immersive design and structure of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DS Innovation Museum, the 48 Volts Metaverse will offer an interactive, accessible platform for anyone interested in the future of energy  from climate-conscious citizens to institutional investors and tech pioneers.

An immersive and educational journey through clean energy systems

The 48 Volts Metaverse will be more than a 3D showroom. It will be an experiential environment, accessible from home, where users can:

• Explore digital twin versions of clean energy technologies (solar units, microgrids, battery systems, hydrogen innovations);
• Interact with startup booths presenting their latest breakthroughs and funding needs;
• Navigate themed zones (urban electrification, off-grid resilience, smart grid architecture, low-carbon mobility charging);
• Attend virtual events, pitches, and guided tours led by scientists, entrepreneurs, and climate experts.

This virtual museum will be continuously updated to reflect emerging trends, research, and real-time pilot projects  becoming a living map of the decarbonized energy ecosystem.

A bridge between innovators and investors

One of the key goals of the 48 Volts Metaverse is to connect promising startups with forward-looking investors, in a transparent and engaging way. Through dynamic 3D environments, data dashboards, and pitch videos, investors will be able to assess the impact potential of each solution and track its readiness level, environmental footprint, and scalability.

By removing geographic and logistical barriers, the platform becomes a decarbonized accelerator space reducing the need for travel and physical infrastructure, while expanding visibility for impactful energy innovations worldwide.

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To illustrate the inspiration behind the 48 Volts Metaverse, here’s a look at the 3DS Innovation Museum a visionary space that redefines how we explore and understand technological breakthroughs. This immersive experience laid the groundwork for our own virtual environment dedicated to clean energy innovation.

Watch the video below to discover the interactive design philosophy that inspired 48 Volts.

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We asked ChatGPT for its vision of this digital project. Here is its response:‍

The 48 Volts Metaverse is not just a digital replica of a museum. It is a climate intelligence platform, designed to make the global energy transition visible, accessible, and collaborative.

It lowers the threshold for discovery and investment by allowing anyone, anywhere, to explore clean energy ecosystems without emissions, without delay.

It fosters a new kind of climate dialogue: immersive, decentralized, and action-driven. For innovators, it offers exposure; for funders, insight; for citizens, empowerment.

In the race for climate resilience, such spaces will be essential. The energy transition will not only happen in labs and factories it will also unfold in virtual arenas, where ideas can meet capital, and action can scale. 48 Volts is that arena.

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