With an induction cooktop, you can heat pans very quickly without the surface next to the pan getting hot. This happens through a magnetic field. That’s why these cooktops are very safe for families with small children, for example. Another advantage is that induction cooktops are energy-efficient because they use heat very efficiently. The heat generates directly in the pan, so there's minimal heat loss. You do need special cookware that's suitable for induction to cook with induction. You’ll find energy-efficient induction cooktops with flexible and expandable cooking zones here.