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Goal Power: The Energy Generated in the Women’s World Cup
The Women's World Cup is done and dusted, and Spain emerged victorious! Their triumph marked the climax of a fantastic tournament filled with electrifying performances from all participating teams. Here at Project Solar, we've been captivated by the excitement of the past few weeks, cheering on England as they made history by reaching the final against Spain.
While an England win didn't happen this time, the Lionesses put on extraordinary displays in every match. We're incredibly proud of them for bringing England back to a World Cup final since 1966, and for being the first-ever women’s England team to achieve such a feat. Watching their journey unfold was truly inspiring, and it got us thinking—what if all the energy exerted on the field could be harnessed and used elsewhere?
If you've followed our Project Solar blog, you might recall the energy-based stats we created during last year's Men's World Cup. Back then, we analyzed match data from FIFA to calculate how many calories the players burned and how long that energy could power household appliances. Inspired by the Women's World Cup, we decided to do the same for this year's standout teams and see how they stacked up in terms of energy generation.
It’s all just for fun, but we’re holding onto that positive England spirit for as long as we can! So, let’s dive into the real movers, shakers, and energy-makers of this year’s Women's World Cup!
### Working it out
Similar to the men's tournament, the players at the Women's World Cup produced an incredible amount of energy. Using data released by FIFA after each match, we estimated the number of calories burned by calculating the total distance run by each player. We factored in their height, age, and weight for precision, considering not only running but also walking, lateral movements, and every kick of the ball.
Once we converted those calories into watt-hours (the standard unit for appliance power), we could estimate how long the players' energy could sustain various devices. Fascinating, right?
### The Top Pitch Performers
By the later stages of the tournament, the four teams still in contention were England, Spain, Sweden, and host nation Australia. From each team, we selected one standout player to showcase some intriguing stats.
Before the final match on Sunday, we shared these figures on our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages to add to the pre-game buzz. Here’s what the stats revealed:
- England’s Lucy Bronze covered an impressive 72 kilometers throughout the tournament, generating 4,368 kilowatt-hours of energy. In British terms, that’s enough to boil 1,456 two-liter kettles and brew 11,648 cups of tea. Tea anyone?
- Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso ran slightly more, clocking 78 kilometers—just 6 kilometers ahead of Bronze—and produced 5,336 kilowatt-hours of energy. That’s enough to keep a 55-inch 4K TV running for over 9,361 hours!
- Sweden’s Amanda Ilestedt ran 61 kilometers, creating 4,950 kilowatt-hours of energy, equivalent to powering a two-person sauna for 825 hours.
- Australia’s Katrina Gorry ran 68 kilometers, generating 4,074 kilowatt-hours—enough to grill over 16,462 burgers on 1,851 barbecues!
Talk about power!
### More Power to You
With the World Cup over, Spain takes home the trophy, and the Lionesses return to the UK with pride. What lessons can we learn from this tournament? For one, women’s football has seen massive growth in interest recently. Teams have shown that talent knows no boundaries, proving that grit and determination can push any boundary.
Similarly, embracing solar energy in your home could be the next step toward sustainable living. Investing in solar panels doesn’t mean cutting ties with traditional energy sources but instead moving toward greater independence from fossil fuels and significant savings on utility bills.
### Bringing Solar Home
The future of renewable energy looks bright, with governments worldwide investing in green initiatives to achieve Net Zero goals. As we transition toward cleaner energy solutions, now is the perfect time to explore the benefits of solar power in your home.
For updates on solar energy developments, keep an eye on our Project Solar blog or reach out to start your solar panel journey today.
Stay energized and inspired!