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Enel Foundation is an Italian think-tank focusing on the greatest challenges of our time in the energy and climate domains to ensure a sustainable future for all. By developing partnerships with pre-eminent experts and institution across the globe, leveraging on the vast knowledge base of Enel Group, Enel Foundation conducts independent research to explore the implications of global challenges in the energy and climate domain and offers education programs to the benefit of talents in the scientific, business and institutional realms.
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2023
Energy transition strategic supply chains - industrial roadmap for Europe and Italy
The Study "Energy transition strategic supply chains. Industrial roadmap for Europe and Italy" carried out by the Enel Foundation and The European House - Ambrosetti in collaboration with Enel, was presented as part of The European House - Ambrosetti Forum at the press conference attended by Valerio De Molli, Managing Partner & CEO of The European House - Ambrosetti, Nicola Lanzetta, Head of Italy at the Enel Group and Maria Chiara Carrozza, President of Italy's National Research Council (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR).
The Study highlights that, in order to accelerate its transition and decarbonization pathway, the EU and its member states are called upon to develop and implement a new strategic vision.
The research analyzes the development and strengthening of European and Italian supply chains in the sectors of photovoltaic, batteries and heat pumps as a fundamental factor in achieving energy transition targets, securing strategic autonomy and enhancing socioeconomic development in Europe and Italy, in light of the goals set out by the European Commission through the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
2023
The African School of Regulation officially launched during the Africa Climate Summit 2023
At the Africa Climate Summit 2023, co-hosted by Kenya and the African Union, the African School of Regulation (ASR) was launched. Supported by the Enel Foundation co-founder and partner, the ASR of which Enel Foundation is co-founder and partner is positioned as a key institution for enhancing African energy policy and regulation.
2023
NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator: the training program kicked off
22 young innovators and entrepreneurs selected from around the world have started the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator's four-month online training. This program will provide participants with the skills to launch and scale their business plans in the energy transition and climate action sectors. The Enel Foundation, in partnership with IRENA and together with Social Alpha, contributed to designing the training programme and will also empower participants through dedicated mentorship and coaching. The NewGen project aims to accelerate youth-led startups and enterprises in renewables by providing participants with tools and knowledge to deliver ideas to market.