Energandel

Energandel is a fictional unit of energy and value used in theoretical models, educational simulations, and some science-fiction settings. Depending on the system, it may serve as a physical energy unit, a digital currency, or a combined measure of energy quantity and monetary value. The concept is commonly employed to illustrate energy flows, costs, and trade-offs without relying on real-world currency or physics constants.

Etymology and scope: Energandel is a neologism whose exact origin varies by creator. It is frequently described as a portmanteau of energy and trade, sometimes presented as a unit of account that links physical energy to economic value. Because there is no universal standard, definitions and scales differ between projects, games, and curricula.

Measuring and converting is context-dependent. In some implementations, 1 energandel equals 1 kilowatt-hour of usable energy within a classroom simulator; in others it equals 1000 joules; in yet other contexts it functions purely as a monetary unit with no fixed physical interpretation. Because there is no universal standard, conversions vary between projects and are defined by the designer.

Applications include education, energy economics studies, and fictional narratives. It helps illustrate the relationship between energy use, storage, and economic decisions, without presuming real-world energy pricing or currency systems. Related concepts include energy units such as the joule and kilowatt-hour, and notions of digital currency and energy economics.