<p>How can we build a more inclusive and diverse energy industry? Enel has been nominated by Fortune as the company that will change the world by transforming the energy industry making it more innovative and sustainable. We are committed to develop the best solutions to make innovative and clean energy available to everyone. We also want to close the gender gap in energy technologies by bringing out the best women entrepreneurs and providing them with a unique opportunity to develop and scale their solutions at global level.</p><p><br></p><p>The challenges we selected are focused on:</p><ul><li>Optimizing energy storage systems</li><li><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">Improving technologies for renewable generation</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">Sustainability and recycling of renewable assets</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">E-Mobility, new services for new charging stations</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">Circular Economy</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">Creating value from data</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">New Offers and Services based on the Second Generation Smart Meters (open meters)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">Projects SDG driven</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This Challenge provides contribution to the following Sustainable Development Goals:</p><ul><li><a href="http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg5" target="_blank"><b>SDG 5</b></a> - Gender equality</li><li><a href="http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg7" target="_blank"><b>SDG 7</b></a> - <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Affordable and clean energy</span></li><li><a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg9" target="_blank"><b>SDG 9</b></a><b> </b>- Industry innovation and infrastructure</li><li><a href="http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg13" target="_blank"><b>SDG 13</b></a> - Climate action</li></ul><p><br></p><p><i>This is an </i><b><i>electronic Request-for-Partners (eRFP)</i></b><i> Challenge that aims at recognising and showcasing the best start-ups and SMEs founded and/or managed by women that are successfully addressing these crucial challenges for the energy industry; the Solver winning Solvers will be eligible to an Award that includes: </i><b><i>20,000 during a gala event, featured article in specialized media, consideration to collaborate with Enel.</i></b></p><p><br></p><p><b><i>- Register now to start solving this Challenge! The full description challenge will be available to logged in users only. -</i></b></p><p> </p><p>For questions about the challenge and your proposal you can contact <a href="mailto:EnelOpenInnovabilityChallenges@innocentive.com" target="_blank">EnelOpenInnovabilityChallenges@innocentive.com</a></p>

<p>Imagine driving an <b>electric car</b> and needing to recharge the battery, you get to the charging column marked as available, but you find it occupied by a non-electric vehicle. Is there any way to avoid it? Or, is there a way to identify the parking areas dedicated to recharging on the <b style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">Enel X Recharge </b> App as &#39;unavailable&#39; in the case of unauthorized parking?</p><p>If you think you have an innovative solution to solve this problem, the moment to propose it has arrived!</p>

<p>The key to sustain global economic growth is through sustainable strategies and inclusive policies.</p><p><br></p>