<p>Enel believes that innovation is indivisible from sustainability and research of most effective and sustainable technologies requires a constant and focused effort. Enel is seeking<b> solutions to reduce the cost of maintenance of public lighting systems</b>.</p><p> </p><p><i>This Theoretical Challenge requires only a written proposal</i>.</p><p> </p><p><b>OVERVIEW</b></p><p>Enel would like to <b>optimize the costs of construction, operation and maintenance of the street public lighting</b> (intended as a complex system consisting of an electrical panel and its components, i.e. lines, supports, arms and lighting bodies). For this particular Challenge, the Solver should focus on<b> technologies/best practices</b> that can <b>reduce maintenance costs</b> or <b>man-hours of maintenance activities</b>.</p><p> </p><p>Submissions will include a <b>technical description of the technology/best practice</b> and <b>evidence of its ability to lower cost and/or man-hours on the maintenance of public Lighting Systems</b>.</p><p> </p><p>This Challenge provides contribution to the following SDGs:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><b>SDG 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE</b> - Invest in infrastructures that promote sustainability.</li><li><b>SDG 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES</b> - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Anyone can participate in this Challenge, but the Seeker is especially interested in solutions from maintainers in the electricity sector (low voltage, DSO (Distribution System Operator), possibly with experience in Public Lighting, both part of the Enel sector and operators working with our competitors.</p><p><b>There is a potential for possible collaboration with the Seeker after the Challenge</b>.</p><p><br></p><p><i>- Register now to start solving this Challenge! The full description challenge will be available to log in users only. -</i></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For questions about the challenge and your proposal you can contact <a href="mailto:EnelOpenInnovabilityChallenges@innocentive.com" target="_blank"><u>EnelOpenInnovabilityChallenges@innocentive.com</u></a></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Enel is interested in finding solutions to </span><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">combine digital communication and sales for electricity and gas market customers</b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><br></p><p><i style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Theoretical Challenge requires only a written proposal.</i></p><p><br></p><p><b>OVERVIEW</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With the development of the internet, an abundance of information can be found quickly and easily. This is especially useful when researching several options before deciding what to buy. Gone are the days where marketing consisted solely of commercials on the radio/television, flyers in the newspaper/magazines, and telemarketing calls. New digital marketing options are available, yet people who are bombarded by messaging may simply ignore these advertisements when using an app, checking their email, or surfing the web.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Enel is a multinational energy company that is a global leader in sustainability and one of the world’s leading integrated electricity and gas operators. Specifically in support of their commitment to provide affordable and clean energy, Enel is searching for digital solutions that allow existing and potential customers the ability to seamlessly browse and purchase products and services, <b>anytime and anywhere</b>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This Challenge provides contribution to the following SDG:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br></p><ul><li><b>SDG 9</b><b style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </b></li></ul><p><b style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></b></p><p><i>– Register now to start solving this Challenge! The full description challenge will be available to logged in users only. –</i></p><p><br></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>

Improvement of existing technologies, integration of renewable power in anthropized environments and use of new renewable resources.

<p>We want to become the leading energy innovation ecosystem with the ability to connect talented people, ideas, expertise, technologies and resources to create the energy of the future. We want to help guide the transformation of the energy sector to make it smarter, more efficient and more reliable, developing new products and services for our clients in the process. </p><p>This is why we want to hear from you!</p><p>We want to work with the best startups worldwide, offering our expertise, opening the doors of our laboratories and guaranteeing the resources required to develop better solutions in a fast way.</p><p>Our Innovation Hub is the point of contact between Enel and the ecosystem, able to connect the brightest minds to the opportunities of a Group present in 35 countries and with 73 million customers around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>We want to hear how your solution can help our business: join us the 7th of May for the launch event of our Boston Innovation Hub let us know what your idea of cooperating together is!</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enel-boston-innovation-hub-launch-celebration-tickets-59339052704" target="_blank"><b>REGISTER HERE</b></a></p>

<p>In <b style="color: rgb(98, 0, 155);">Enel X</b> we aim at driving the evolution of the energy sector. We look at technology and innovation to create opportunities for our customers, so that they can benefit and thrive progress, across the world. </p><p>And new and innovative opportunities often come from joining forces.</p><p><b style="color: rgb(98, 0, 155);">This is why we want to hear from you.</b></p><p>We want to hear how your solution can help businesses, cities and people to create new value, and how it can unleash the power that will support the creation of a new energy future.</p><p><b style="color: rgb(98, 0, 155);">Let us know what is the Enel X challenge that you think you can contribute to solve or just let us know what is your idea of cooperating together!</b></p>

<p>Knowledge is power and a rise in its quantity and quality can unleash an immense potential.</p>

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

<p>Small scale actions and huge financial resources meet to address earth’s biggest challenge.</p>

<p>Empower millions of people with the power to fulfil their basic energy needs, also through new local partners</p><p><br></p>

<p>Huge potential for socio-economic growth and long term sustainable shared value creation in local communities through partnership and circular economy approach.</p>

We are looking for new <b>technologies</b>, <b>architectures</b> and <b>control strategies</b> to lower energy storage costs and to improve the way our Energy Storage assets are built, operated and maintained, in order to maximize their profitability.