Carlo Tacconelli

New Research and Innovation Unit

Research and Innovation, WorldBy Carlo Tacconelli 26 February 2024

EnGreen is actively engaged in collaborative research initiatives within Europe through grant-based opportunities, participating in 5 Horizon Europe initiatives and other EU programs like LIFE, INTERREG, and PRIMA. EnGreen excels by integrating academic insights with practical experience, managing projects from conception to execution. Their R&I focuses include renewable energy technologies, decarbonization, sustainable energy, and stakeholder engagement. Key projects include OptiMG, promoting decentralized renewable energy solutions, and EMERGE, empowering African development through clean energy production and resource sustainability.

Next stage for the Antrodoco Energy Community!

Energy Community, Italy NewsBy Carlo Tacconelli 24 January 2023

Antrodoco’s Renewable Energy Community integrates solar and biomass systems to boost self-consumption, supporting local energy needs and aiming to set a model for future projects.

Building a rural energy community from the ground up

Energy Community, WorldBy Carlo Tacconelli 21 January 2023

The Teramo rural energy community introduces renewable energy via solar panels and biomass, aiming to cut energy bills, boost sustainability, and invest profits into local community improvements like infrastructure.

Productive Use of Energy (PUE): independent energy solutions for rural and agricultural communities

Uganda, UgandaBy Carlo Tacconelli 29 August 2022

EnGreen’s project in Uganda aims to improve agricultural productivity and livelihoods by providing technical research and training on renewable energy solutions for rural communities.

Research program on Renewable Energy Communities with University of Pisa

Energy Community, WorldBy Carlo Tacconelli 19 July 2022

Good network and strong opportunities to support talent! EnGreen recently signed a joint research program with University of Pisa, Faculty of Electrical Engineering to explore the technical and economic constraints and opportunities towards Renewable Energy Communities in Italy and Europe. The research roadmap envisions a 3-year PhD position, co-funded by EnGreen, which will focus on: Decentralised renewable…

Ideas Cubes and Boxes as innovative education tools

BurundiBy Carlo Tacconelli 6 July 2022

EnGreen partners with BSF to provide solar-powered multimedia libraries to Burundian schools and youth centers, merging energy and education for impactful learning.

TERESA project: TEchnology for Rural Electrification in sub-Saharan Africa

MozambiqueBy Carlo Tacconelli 4 July 2022

The TERESA project combines energy development modeling with user-friendly data platforms to create an electrification master plan for Mozambique’s Zambezia province, fostering international cooperation and universal energy access.

SHAMS project: Sustainable Healthcare Access for municipalities in the South of Libya

LibyaBy Carlo Tacconelli 14 June 2022

The SHAMS project, supported by HELPCODE and AICS, focuses on upgrading health facilities in Ghat and Wadi Al Hayat with solar power, enhancing service delivery and resilience.

EnGreen @ YES-Europe Annual Conference 2022

WorldBy Carlo Tacconelli 3 May 2022

The “YES-Europe Annual Conference 2022” event, organized by PoliENERGY and YES-Europe (Young leaders in Energy and Sustainability) took part the last weekend in the amazing venue of Stellantis Italia‘s Heritage Hub. We intervened in the panel on “Renewable energy sources to boost sustainable development”, explaining our work with mini-grids for rural electrification and the lessons learned that we are now…