<p>The Business Line “<b>Global Infrastructure and Networks</b>” of <b>Enel </b>has a wide presence in Europe (Italy, Spain, Romania) and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru), as of today manages electricity transmission and distribution - over 2.5M km of lines and 72M of customers.</p><p><br></p><p>Over the Enel’s networks, especially in some regions of Brazil, the airborne salinity levels are very high. Brazil has a central role for the Enel’s Infrastructure and networks with 25 millions of customers (11,7 only in Cearà and Rio) and over 100.000 Km of overhead lines.</p><p><b>A better prediction of salinity levels</b> could allow to perform the network cleaning in a more efficiency way and consequently reduce the costs related to this operation. How we can get a more confident prediction?  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This challenge provides contribution to the following <b>SDGs</b>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg9" target="_blank"><b>SDG 9</b></a> - Industry innovation and infrastructure. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustanainable industrialization and foster innovation</li></ul>

<p>The wind energy market has experienced an exponential growth in the last few decades, with thousands of wind turbines having been installed every year worldwide. Predictions indicate that the trend will go on for many more years, keeping wind energy at the forefront of renewable energy generation worldwide and helping the world to have safe, reliable, sustainable and cheap energy.</p><p>The average useful life of wind turbines is about 20 years. After this period, the mechanical and structural properties of the turbines decay and refurbishments in some cases might be necessary to extend their lifetime for a few more years, while in other cases, the wind turbines are dismantled. Whereas the biggest portion of wind turbine components are quite easy to recycle and reuse (i.e. metal parts), there is a small non-metallic portion of components that is less easy to recycle or reuse, namely the blades of the wind turbines. These are mostly made of composite materials (typically glass/carbon fibres + epoxy matrix), plus some other minor components/materials (e.g. glue and gelcoat), making this task particularly challenging.</p><p>As the first generations of wind turbine technology approach the end-of-life and must be dismantled, the need to find adequate methods to recycle and reuse the blades (and its components) gains increasing relevance and importance. Hence, Enel Green Power (EGP) is looking for the best available methods to recycle and/or reuse the materials the wind turbine blades, in order to be more and more sustainable, under a circular economy perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>This Challenge provides contribution to the following Sustainable Development Goals:</p><ul><li><a href="http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg11" target="_blank"><b>SDG 11</b></a> - Sustainable cities and communities</li><li><a href="http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg12" target="_blank"><b>SDG 12</b></a> - Responsible consumption and production</li><li><a href="http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg13" target="_blank"><b>SDG 13</b></a> - <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Climate action</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><i>This </i><b><i>Theoretical Challenge</i></b><i> requires only a written proposal. </i></p><p><i></i></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><i>  </i></p><p>For questions about the challenge and your proposal you can contact<i> </i><a href="mailto:EnelOpenInnovabilityChallenges@innocentive.com" target="_blank">EnelOpenInnovabilityChallenges@innocentive.com</a></p>

<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> </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> </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> </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> </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>