THE PROBLEM
Sometimes, users of electric vehicles cannot charge their cars because the reserved parking area is occupied by a gasoline car.
Imagine driving an electric car 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 Enel X Recharge App as 'unavailable' in the case of unauthorized parking?
The following are links to the Enel X Recharge App:
https://www.enelx.com/it/en/e-shop/e-mobility/charging-services/enel-x-recharge-card
https://www.enelx.com/it/en/news-and-media/news/2018/07/enelx-recharge-app-new-features
If you think you have an innovative solution to solve this problem, the moment to propose it has arrived!
SCENARIO
As more charging stations are deployed in the cities and more parking spaces are reserved for those cars, more people start to use the reserved area. This is maximized by the low penetration of EVs we have right know. We know that this problem is happening in other countries as well not only in the south of Europe. Therefore, the use of the infrastructure is not maximize (we can get less value) and the customer charging experience is not satisfactory.
BACKGROUND
Millennials are the generation between 18 and 29 years old.
Millennials are the first generation of hyper connections and are called the generation of the three Cs:
- are always connected to the network and to the world (Connected);
- are open to change (open to Change)
- and have a lot of self-confidence, desire to have visibility and to emerge (Confident).
Millennials are a global, curious and flexible generation that loves change and find different ways to solve problems. Their philosophy is that of sharing, they have a strong self-esteem and determination to personal fulfillment
If you are a Millennial and you want to solve this problem, send us your solution!
THE CHALLENGE
Enel X is looking for solutions that can solved the problem explained above.
Important note: the Seeker is interested in solutions that clearly provide a leap forward in comparison to the solutions currently available in the market.
Any proposed solution should address the following Solution Requirements:
- The information provided must be clear, intuitive and useful.
- The solution must be easy to use and engaging. The Seeker is open to creative ways to achieve this goal. This would ideally be supported with some evidence that the desired engagement can be achieved (e.g. survey results, case studies)
- The proposed system should offer the Seeker client “freedom to practice” or be available for potential licensing.
There should be no third party patent art preventing the use of specific equipment and materials for their commercial application.
This challenge provides contribution to the following SDGs:
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy and costs
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
SDG 13: Climate action
PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The submitted proposal should include the following:
- Detailed description of the solution to meet the Challenge.
- Rationale as to why the Solver believes that the proposed solution will work. This rationale should be supported with relevant examples, data or other justification.
- Diagrams/sketches, references, cases studies, or any other material that supports the proposed solution.
- Two (2) Short Videos (presentation of himself and presentation of the Proposal, considering that it’s possible to upload documents for a maximum of five (5) files, not larger than 2GB each)
- Business Model Canvas according to the format supplied
For questions about the challenge and your proposal you can contact emobinnovation@enel.com
