Partner Country Italy

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business magazine Italy › 19-23 april 2010

Solutions for Sustainability Mobility, renewables, energy efficiency

Industrial Excellence Italian entrepreneurs heading for global success

Research & Development Contributions to a common future in Europe

Magazine of the Partner Country Italy

SEMINAR Programme he T Art of Sustainability creativity competence excellence

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Content Published by: local global GmbH Marienstraße 5 70178 Stuttgart / Germany greetings 11 The Archimede solution Phone: + 49 711 225588–0 Livio Vido, Director of Enel Engineering Fax: +49 711 225588–11 and Innovation Division, explains how Italy [email protected] www.localglobal.de 03 Silvio Berlusconi is contributing to the future of European Italian Minister for Economic Development energy supply

03 Dr. Angela Merkel 12 Global Perspectives In cooperation with: Italian Trade Commission (ICE) The Chancellor of the Federal Republic Francesco Starace, the President of Enel Office Düsseldorf of Germany Green Power, describes its international Oststraße 10 contribution to sustainability 40211 Düsseldorf / Germany Phone: +49 211 38799–0 04 Focus on Sustainability Fax: +49 211 38799–63 Claudio Scajola 14 “Along with Petroleum” [email protected] www.ice.gov.it Italian Minister for Economic Development – a programme for the future www.italtrade.com Carlo Perego about the new eni 05 Shaping the Future programme, focused on the conversion of Michele Valensise solar energy and the production Italian Ambassador to Germany of biofuels from non-food biomass

06 “Bundling resources for Europe” 17 Attention to Green Energies Umberto Vattani Sonia Bonfiglioli, CEO of Bonfiglioli President of the Italian Trade Commission Riduttori spa, speaks on how her company (ICE) is positioning in the field of Greentech

07 “A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ITALY“ Antonio Tajani INNOVATIONS European Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship 18 Competence in industrial space Concept: Hans Gäng Dr. Enrico Sagesse, president of the Italian Editor: Esad Fazlic Layout: Inka Ziegenhagen Space Agency ASI, explains the role of Cover photo: Marco Lodola Sustainable mobility Italy in the implementation of European cooperation in aerospace Pictures: Press and Information Office of the Federal 08 Greentech – an engine Government of Germany, Italian Ministry for employment and development 19 Resources for Europe for Economic Development, German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, ICE, European Maurizio Boiocchi, responsible for R&D at Marco R. Fuchs, CEO of OHB, on Italy’s Commission for Industry and Entrepreneurship, Pirelli, Pirelli Tyre and Parts describes, how the success in the field of aerospace Enel, eni, Bonfiglioli, Brovedani, Daimler AG OHB, ENEA, Deutsche Messe, RobotCub Consortium group is developing a green product portfolio 20 THE ICUB: CRAWLING IN GENOA Print: Bechtle Druck&Service GmbH & Co. KG The iCub is a small-size humanoid robot Energy solutions designed by the RobotCub Consortium, which consists of several European 10 Sustainable technologies universities SERVICE Enrico Elli, Sub-Commissioner at the ENEA speaks on current and future research 22 Investments in innovation 22 List of Exhibitors projects, the role of European collaboration Sergio Barel, general manager of Brovedani 24 Seminar Programme and how ENEA cooperates with the industry on the company’s success story 27 Cultural Programme

23 Subforitalia: a virtual platform for real business Inititated by ICE office in Düsseldorf, a virtual exhibtion of Italian subcontracting has opended its gates in the Internet

2 HANNOVER MESSE 2010 PARTNER COUNTRY ITALY Greetings

Greeting Silvio Berlusconi Prime Minister of the Italian Republic A consistent share of these bilateral that are key features of Italian and exchanges are made out of industrial German firms, in particular of small machines, machine tools, industrial and medium enterprises: “Made in technologies, transport vehicles and Italy” and “Made in Germany” are ac- components to be incorporated in fi- knowledged all over the world as the nal products: all this is a concrete proof best guarantee for quality-products of the high degree of integration and and high-level technology. interdependency that Italian and Ger- Building upon this basis, the HAN- man companies have developed over NOVER MESSE will provide a sea- the last decades. bed for new business contacts, valu- The merit of this very deep level of able information on the state of the cooperation and mutual, common art of new technologies and trends Photo: Livio Anticoli interest between Italian and German in industrial sectors and thus send manufacturers goes, in my opinion, a signal of optimism for a new path t is a great pleasure for me traordinary tight economic and trade to two things. of robust and sustainable economic to welcome all guests from relations between Italy and Germany. First of all to the European Single growth. I around the world who will vis- Germany is by far the most important Market, which provides our enter- I therefore express my warmest grati- it the HANNOVER MESSE this year! trade partner of Italy: world-wide it is prises with the platform and with the tude to the German Government, to Italy has been chosen to be the official the first market for our exports and the level-playing field to grow, to become the Government of Lower Saxony and Partner Country of the 2010 HANNO- first source for our imports. In 2009 – more internationalised and thus pre- to the Hannover Messe for pro- VER MESSE. This decision reflects notwithstanding global recession and pares them to better compete in glo- viding this valuable opportunity to both the great role that Italy and Ital- a sharp contraction in international bal markets. my Country and to Italian companies ian enterprises play globally in the field trade flows – our bilateral exchanges Secondly, to the outstanding value, and wish all the best to exhibitors and of industrial technologies and the ex- amounted to almost 91 billion Euros. creativity and capacity of innovation visitors of the fair. 

Greeting Dr. Angela Merkel The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany most cordially welcome In short: Italy is particularly predes- all of our guests from this tined to be the Partner Country for I year’s Partner Country, the the world’s biggest industrial exhibi- Italian Republic, to HANNOVER tion. And Italy is in any case one of MESSE 2010. the major exhibitor nations in 2010, Italy and Germany are traditionally as in previous years. linked by countless bonds of friend- But a good thing can always become ship and trust. Italy’s vibrant econo- even better. That’s why I am very my and the innovative strength of its confident that numerous new busi- enterprises make it one of Germa- ness leads will be generated in Han- ny’s leading trading partners. High- nover and give added momentum to tech products from the mechanical our already excellent German-Italian and electrical engineering sector are economic relations. It is in this spirit at the top of our mutual trade statis- that I would like to wish all exhibi- tics. And both of our nations are also tors and visitors from Partner Coun- perennial leaders among the world’s try Italy a successful appearance at capital goods manufacturers. HANNOVER MESSE 2010. 

PARTNER COUNTRY ITALY HANNOVER MESSE 2010 3 Greetings

Claudio Scajola, Italian Minister for Economic Development Focus on Sustainability

he Italian Ministry of Eco- nomic Development has T had the pleasure of ac- cepting an invitation from our Ger- man friends for Italy to act as “Partner Country” in the 2010 HANNOVER MESSE, the most important industrial event in the world. This invitation bears witness to the role of our companies in the German market, and the efficiency of the activities which we have performed in recent years regarding bilateral economic relationships. Italy has traditionally been Germany’s top commercial partner, and also the most important ex- porter country to host a stand in the main German trade fair events, while Italian participation in the Hannover Trade Fair has always been particularly numerous. However, this invitation also represents an important recogni- tion of the vitality and dynamism of our production and use of large volumes nology which is ever more compatible sustainable fuel. economic system, considering the fun- of energy, with the consequent neces- with the environment and orientating The Seminars organised by the Insti- damental theme chosen for this year’s sity of reducing environmental impact our economic systems towards a new tute, together with the numerous col- partnership: sustainable mobility, a and preventing irreversible climate concept of development. lateral networking and economic and very current theme on both a technical- change. This represents both a chal- Italy and Germany can provide an ex- cultural initiatives, will offer Italian engineering and an environmental and lenge and an opportunity to revolu- ample for Europe of how renewable businessmen the opportunity to estab- social level. tionise the use we currently make of energy can be capable of relaunching lish or consolidate collaborations with Economic development requires the available resources, designing tech- the economy and revitalising the em- German companies, while meeting ployment market. journalists and opinion makers capa- The new technological frontiers of the ble of providing in-depth information green economy will bring ever more on the current economic situation and ”This invitation bears witness to the role of advanced products and services, in future development of Germany and which the ingeniousness and flexibil- the other countries represented at the our companies in the German market, and ity of Italian companies will be shown HANNOVER MESSE 2010. the efficiency of the activities which we at their best. I would like to wish the event every The Italy Pavilion organised by the success and extend my most heart- have performed in recent years regarding Italian Institute for Foreign Trade felt thanks to the Italian Institute for bilateral economic relationships” (ICE), to be opened by the Italian Foreign Trade and to all those – busi- President of the Council of Ministers nessmen, architects, curators and art- together with the German Chancellor, ists – who have contributed, under the will allow visitors to discover innova- Institute’s constant coordination, to tion and excellence in the themes of creating this extraordinary event, an energy efficiency and yield, the reduc- international showcase for our indus- tion of acoustic impact and the use of trial production. 

4 HANNOVER MESSE 2010 PARTNER COUNTRY ITALY Greetings

Michele Valensise Italian Ambassador to Germany Shaping the Future

he HANNOVER MESSE – will meet in Hannover on 18 April at the leading trade fair world- the Italo-German summit, in the pres- T wide for industry and tech- ence of the foreign ministers Frattini nology – will be held this year from 19- and Westerwelle, the Italian Minister 23 April. The focus will be on Italy as for Economic Development, Scajola the Partner Country, a fact which is im- and his German counterpart Brüder- portant for a number of reasons. le, and from the respective Transport HANNOVER MESSE is unique: It is Ministries, Matteoli and Ramsauer. the main trade fair in Germany and a Italy’s participation at the fair will fo- key indicator of the state of health of cus on “sustainable mobility” and – in the global industry in the sectors rep- addition to appointments at the fair it- resented as well as principal trends. Its self – includes a broad programme of reach extends far beyond the borders seminars, conferences and meetings of Germany and offers exhibitors an which will be of interest to hundreds opportunity to promote their products of companies, individuals and public not just in the German market but also institutions. The ITALY Pavilion, fea- internationally. turing the central exhibition and vari- As a prestigious event that acknowl- ous company exhibits, was planned edges the dynamism of Italy’s econom- and organised by the ICE – Institute ic-industrial model, it is particularly for Foreign Trade. I would like to ex- significant for Italo-German relations, press my sincere thanks to the ICE also within the European Union. The for its work in the German market in choice of Italy as the focus country tes- tion on the internal market. Italy and in our two countries; our economic developing the exchange between our tifies to the excellence of our industry Germany are currently the only large systems are based on a similar indus- two countries and for its participation in key sectors for the trade fair. It also countries in the EU where headcounts trial model (comprising small and me- at this year’s trade fair. Branded “Han- reinforces our image as a major indus- in the manufacturing sector still ac- dium-sized enterprises) and on similar nover shows and shapes the future”, trial country alongside Germany in count for around 20 percent of the export models. the exhibit will enable visitors to ad- terms of bilateral exchange, opportu- workforce. There is a strong and un- After the most recent trade fairs, at mire the innovative capacity of our nities for collaboration in other coun- equalled tradition of subcontracting which Japan and South Korea were companies in production and distri- tries and as a partner for consolida- between the manufacturing industries the guests of honour, this year’s bution of energy, sustainable mobility choice of Italy is a clear reflection of and manufacturing and automation the attention that Germany pays to It- systems. aly as a key partner at a time when the The ITALY Pavilion will house a ”This year’s choice of Italy is a clear global economy appears to be return- project sponsored by the City of Rome, ing to a growth path, even though this combining the demands placed on reflection of the attention that Germany path is still strewn with obstacles. We mobility – both collective and individ- pays to Italy as a key partner at a time are proud of this, as it further under- ual – and conservation of the city’s cul- scores the close business relations tural and artistic heritage. when the global economy appears our two countries enjoy. All the preconditions are therefore in Fully aware of the opportunities that place to ensure that the HANNOVER to be returning to a growth path.” the Italo-German partnership offers MESSE will serve as a forum for con- within the framework of the HANNO- solidating the political understanding VER MESSE as well as for strengthen- and economic synergies between Ita- ing the political dialogue between the ly and Germany which are founded host and partner countries, the fair on a long-standing tradition of col- will be opened by Prime Minister Ber- laboration and friendship.  lusconi and Chancellor Merkel. They

PARTNER COUNTRY ITALY HANNOVER MESSE 2010 5 Greetings

“ Bundling resources for Europe” He is the architect of the Partner Country presentation of Italy: Umberto Vattani, Italy‘s former ambassador to Germany and now President of ICE, the Italian Trade Commission. As a convinced European he is highlighting Italy‘s industrial contribution to sustainability.

Your Excellency, what does HANNOVER MESSE mean to you personally? Umberto Vattani: After the truly tu- multuous reunification years, I am ”We are mobilizing our R&D and hi-tech very much looking forward to this vi- tally important Italian trade mission sectors to develop and adopt renewable in Hannover. HANNOVER MESSE energy solutions; and we are heavily investing is a unique opportunity to shape and correct Germany’s perceptions of the in the development of efficient energy Italian economy. transmission systems. ” Are we laboring under misconceptions? Italy’s passion for design, style and quality of life is well recognized. But in Hannover we will show that the quality of “Made in Italy” products people have come to know and value are the result of Italy’s highly advanced engineering base and are pro- duced in accordance with the latest standards of economy and efficiency. We also have creative entrepreneur- engineers committed to ongoing op- timization.

Umberto Vattani As Italy’s Ambassador, Umberto Vattani experienced post-reunification Germany first-hand. Now, as President of the Italian Trade Commission (ICE), he is overseeing Italy’s Partner Country presentation.

6 HANNOVER MESSE 2010 PARTNER COUNTRY ITALY Greetings

What will Italy’s main focus be at ”The challenges of development of the trade fair in Hannover? The displays at the Italian pavilion sustainable energy solutions, the technical will leave absolutely no doubt as to It- realization and investment are simply too aly’s integral role in European cross- border industrial and energy policy great to be resolved without a Europe-wide initiatives. We are working on an ambitious project to develop sustain- bundling of resources.” able urban mobility concepts; we are mobilizing our R&D and hi-tech sectors to develop and adopt renewable energy solutions; and we are heavily investing in the development of effi- Germany to work together very closely engineering and industrial subcon- cient energy transmission systems. and become key drivers of a pan-Euro- tracting firms, to focus on new inter- “A Perfect opportunity These are all fields in which Italy’s pean energy policy. After all, the first national markets. The Italian Trade for Italy“ expertise in science and industry is agreements are already in place, and Commission and the Confindustria Antonio Tajani was appointed making a major contribution to glo- we will be showcasing these in Hanno- federation of industrial companies new European Commissioner bal environmental protection. As al- ver. We will find our way into the future are strongly supportive of these ini- for Industry and Entrepreneur- ways in Hannover, Italy’s top electri- much faster if we work together. tiatives, especially in the emerging ship on 9 February 2010. The cal and motive power engineering markets. success of European industry is of central importance to the companies and industrial subcontrac- Italian firms have always been in fierce economic and social welfare tors will be showcasing their great in- competition with their German coun- Are there opportunities of European citizens. Tajani’s novative power and championing the terparts. Will the same hold true in for cooperation in these markets? central aim as Commissioner cause of energy efficiency. the emerging markets? Yes, just take North Africa for exam- for Enterprise and Industry HANNOVER MESSE is truly a global ple. The close economic ties that Ital- is to ensure that all the EU’s business sectors will come out Do you see opportunities for new platform. Italy’s small and medium- ian businesses have developed with of the current economic crisis sized companies in particular have North Africa over many years are cross-border B2B cooperative ven- stronger and more competitive tures in the energy sector that go long made it to the leading foreign central to the development of energy than before, and will be able beyond mere statements of policy? exhibitor nation at the world’s big- projects in the region. to support sustainable growth I personally am very confident that gest industrial technology expo. HANNOVER MESSE 2010 will show in a strong social market Hannover will yield tangible progress The contraction in European exports that there are still plenty of untapped economy. Tajani will visit this year’s HANNOVER MESSE and towards German-Italian – and indeed in the wake of the economic crisis is opportunities for international co- welcomes the activities of European – cooperation. The chal- forcing everyone, including Italy’s operation and new growth based on Italy as Partner Country of the lenges of renewable energy production mechanical engineering, electrical partnership.  world’s largest industrial trade and distribution, energy R&D, techni- fair. Tajani on the massive pres- cal realization and investment are sim- ence of Italian companies at ply too great to be resolved without a HANNOVER MESSE: Europe-wide bundling of resources. In “I am delighted to see that my the Mediterranean region in particular, compatriots are so active. there are opportunities for Italy and HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s leading technology event and Italy is the Partner Country this year. More than 300 Italian companies from across all industrial sectors will G E N E D L I A N participate to the exhibition in TA ATIO E I NOV T H ND IN GIE U NOLO 2010. This is not surprising tak- TECH ing into account that over the past few years Italy has been one of the biggest exhibitors T Herausgeber: I T U N S T E S I E L S C H A N D E N I E N H A L I U S S I T R A BERLIN at Hannover. It represents F Ü BÜRO Schlüterstraßeerl i3n9 10629 B the perfect opportunity for Italy to highlight its industrial capabilities and innovative “The Italian Edge”: technologies.” A book and strong arguments Wolfgang Pech, head of HANNOVER MESSE, and Umberto Vattani, president to adjust views on industrial Italy. of ICE, signing the Partner Country agreement in Rome.

PARTNER COUNTRY ITALY HANNOVER MESSE 2010 7 Sustainable mobility

Greentech – an engine for employment and development Pirelli is one of the most prestigious industrial groups of Italy and stands for industrial excellency. Maurizio Boiocchi, responsible for R&D at Pirelli Tyre and Parts describes, how the group is developing a green product portfolio.

Mr. Boiocchi, how far is Italy Which major challenges do you already part of this global change see upcoming in the next years and in industrial strategy to provide how is Pirelli as a group facing Greentech solutions? demands for sustainable mobility? As Italian industry features a varied The main focus will surely be on re- and extended scenario, it is quite ducing consumptions and environ- impossible to give a single answer. mental impacts due to traffic. Nev- Generally speaking, Italian industry ertheless, we must be careful on not

is quickly making up ground after a to blame only Co2, whose dangerous first delay, both in processes and in effects are a much debated question, products. This is particularly true in while fine particles are the real ene- automotive, where important firms my because of their consequences on like Fiat group are extremely com- human health, which are of a much mitted in green technologies. As well more certain and immediate nature. as Brembo and Magneti Marelli who Pirelli’s commitment in filters busi- shares with Pirelli the Cyber Tyre ness is exactly to reduce fine parti- project, aimed on building safer and cles in commercial vehicles, whose more ecological cars. impact on PM emissions is up to 40 percent of the total. On the other What will be the main drivers hand, all the new Tyre products are for existing industries to adopt designed to reduce both harmful sub- greentech? stances emissions and consumption Everyone must do his part. Public on one hand, and to increase dura- incentives were important last year tion and security on the other, work- ”Our industrial plan for 2009-2011 fixed because of the crisis, but actually in- ing primarily on raw materials. centives are related to a product cat- up to 40 percent revenues shares from egory as a whole, provided that it of- With Pirelli Eco Technology the green activities. In 2009 we already reached fers sustainable features. But only group has undertaken already an consumers are in charge of reward- important step to diversification. 30 percent. ” ing a product by choosing it. Markets Which solutions are your now are more and more oriented to green providing? products with less environmental im- Pirelli Eco Technology is the Pirelli pact and consumptions. This is true group’s company involved in tech- not only for Western economies, but nological solutions for sustainable everywhere. The challenge for ad- mobility and it is one of the main vanced industry is to understand and international players in the produc- precede these needs in order both to tion, sale and marketing of prod- achieve a strong market position and ucts developed to control polluting to raise technological barriers to low cost and low technology products. In other words, Greentech is an engine for development and employment.

8 HANNOVER MESSE 2010 PARTNER COUNTRY ITALY Sustainable Mobility

Eco Technology enables the vehicle’s emission standard to be changed New Eco concepts from Euro 0/1/2 to Euro 3/4/5. At the Centro Ricerche FIAT, new concepts for advanced city vehicles Greentech – an engine and possible future scenarios are ambitiously being researched. And to which fields of activity The goal is to develop city vehicles with zero or ultralow emission, Pirelli is heading with its R&D combined with driver assistance systems such as parking assistance, collision avoidance, stop&go or automatic guidance systems, which activities? for employment and development can help to drive a vehicle along a reference path maintaining a desired Both tyres and filters. Pirelli’s speed. Furthermore advanced car sharing concepts are being devel- Pirelli is one of the most prestigious industrial groups of Italy and stands for industrial excellency. research has always been fo- oped, in order to make car sharing both more attractive and efficient. Maurizio Boiocchi, responsible for R&D at Pirelli Tyre and Parts describes, how the group is developing a green product portfolio. cused on tyres as well as the development of solutions able to put together safety and driving pleasure. To- day, far from dropping our criteria, we aim to go forth in designing more and more sustainable solutions.

How do you estimate the share Greentech and/or Pirelli Eco Pirelli’s particulate filter system can reduce harmful emis- Technology will have within the sions from diesel engines by more next years for the groups turnover than 95 percent. and growth perspective? Our industrial plan for 2009-2011 emissions. The company operates fixed up to 40 percent revenues in the European and Chinese mar- shares from green activities at year kets with two main products which end. In 2009 we already reached 30 reduce diesel vehicle emissions: the percent. FeelpureTM particulate filtering system for vehicles already in circula- How well do you see Europe and tion, approved and sold in the main especially Italy positioned in the European countries and China, and global competition of Greentech, GecamTM, a fuel with low environ- particularly when it comes to mental impact. Pirelli Eco Technolo- emerging markets? gy also produces and sells particulate It’s hard to generalize. Some Euro- filters intended for original equip- pean countries are well positioned in ment. FeelpureTM is a technology global competition because they have developed by Pirelli Eco Technology better understood that greentech is to reduce the particulate emissions the competitive challenge to over- from diesel engines. The “retrofit” come. Other Countries or even spe- system can be applied to trucks, bus- cific fields inside are less attentive to e-mobility Italy es and coaches, light commercial ve- this issue. On the whole we can say Already in the end of 2008, Daimler AG has launched its electric mobil- hicles, and earth-moving machinery, that Europe is absolutely aware of the ity project in cooperation with Enel, Italy’s largest energy supplier. In and is housed in a muffler which re- fact that green economy is not a fash- 2010, the “e-mobility Italy” initiative will see more than 100 electric cars places the original silencer, thereby ion or a simple marketing issue but a of the smart and Mercedes-Benz brands roll onto the streets of Rome, removing the need to actually modify real ground of research and develop- Milan and Pisa. Enel will be responsible for developing and setting up over 400 charging stations especially for this purpose in the three cit- the engine. The particulate filters are ment on which the innovation capa- ies. The project aims to further develop automotive technology and made in silicon carbide and are able bilities of a whole system or a single an intelligent infrastructure, and also establish open standards. Infra- to cut particulate emissions, consid- company are the main player. Pirelli is structure is a particularly important issue in Italy, where the majority of ered the highest polluting agent in certainly leading in this direction.  vehicles are parked in city streets. urban areas, by more than 90 percent. The Feelpure™ technology by Pirelli

PARTNER COUNTRY ITALY HANNOVER MESSE 2010 9 ENERGY Solutions

Sustainable technologies In July 2009 the new Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) has been founded. Enrico Elli, Sub-Commissioner at ENEA speaks on current and future research projects.

Mr. Elli, ENEA has a new name, does Finally, allow me to include the spe- expected emission reductions. Research that mean it has also a new target? cific feature of ENEA as a research in- in fuel cells would allow us to exploit a The new ENEA was established on the stitution: we are actively committed to wide area of medium term technologies 23rd of July, 2009, when Article 37 of Law participating in international projects to be used to reduce air pollution. Vehi- n. 99/2009 assigned to ENEA the role of within the sector of nuclear fusion. cles powered by fuel cells rather than the Italian Agency for New Technology, gasoline would have a potential energy Energy, and Economic Sustainable Devel- How does ENEA cooperate with efficiency of 27-41 percent (cf the aver- opment. This means that we have a new the industry firms, bringing achieve- age value of 16-18 percent of gasoline- important target: in particular, the role of ments to the market, to industry fueled vehicles.) We feel strongly that fu- the Agency that shall finalize all activities and households? el cells technology is significant but we complying with the requirements of eco- ENEA considers that the achievement know that it will be relevant at market nomic sustainable development. What are the main current of the objectives of reducing carbon level not before 2030. Italian Energy policy recognizes the and future projects of ENEA? emissions and increasing the produc- need to diversify its energy supply port- Even though I’d like to outline all of tion of renewable energy are possible Which role does European coopera- folio in order to reduce and hopefully ENEA’s projects within an integral if the industry firms are effectively in- tion play in your opinion in order to overcome actual dependence on fos- contextual framework, I would say that volved in the process at an earlier as accelerate projects sil fuels and electricity import. In ad- my focus is three-fold. First, we are ac- possible stage. With this in mind ENEA European cooperation plays a very im- dition, Italy must comply with the Eu- tively participating in the so-called Ital- transfers to the productive system the portant role in terms of accelerating our ropean Climate and Energy Package. ian Nuclear Renaissance, whose objec- best practices in energy technology projects. We participate in several Re- This can be considered ENEA’s new tive is to produce 25 percent of our en- R&D through specific collaboration search Projects financed by the Europe- mission: supporting the Italian energy ergy through fission by the year 2020. agreements or the constitution of Con- an Commission and recently, ENEA has policy through the promotion and in- In this area ENEA, with its network of sortia. ENEA advises on global strate- been one of the founding members of novation of sustainable technologies. test facilities and laboratories, can sup- gies to accelerate market penetration the European Energy Research Alliance port Italian industry within the “supply and which technologies are ready-to- (EERA). This is a network of European chain” by qualifying components and use to improve business performance. agencies and other research institutions systems to face the challenges of this The Agency also produces scenarios for that cooperate on a voluntary basis, shar- new market. power generation and for energy end ing human and instrumental resourc- We are also involved in the major Euro- use in buildings, industry and trans- es in joint research programs in all the pean and international projects for the port. Industry firms can therefore de- energy-related sectors (carbon capture, IV generation nuclear power reactors. velop new business models to face the hydrogen, solar energy, grids, etc.): I be- How are you coordinating the One of the main objectives is to mini- market, implement sector roadmaps lieve that this cooperative activity can ac- different projects and approaches? mize the waste for an easier decommis- and expand investment in R&D. In the celerate RD &D within the area of en- My position’s responsibilities within sioning activity. Secondly is the area of sector of households we develop specif- ergy technology. In fact, we can develop ENEA was decided by a specific act of the Energy Efficiency. Everybody recogniz- ic activities to target people, informing a strategic long-term focus, establish a Ministry of Economic Development on es the importance of energy efficiency about energy, technologies and incen- long-term supportive policy framework, the 15th of September, 2009. I am quite as one of the leading instruments to tive programmes for energy efficiency adopt a portfolio approach, and moni- familiar with the professional expertise reduce GHG emissions and to reach in buildings. tor and evaluate the status of R&D on of the ENEA personnel as well as the po- the objectives by 2020. In this area, at a regular basis. tential of its research laboratories, both ENEA, a specific new technical Unit Which meaning has the research All of this can help to bridge the gap of which provide a great resource for the has been constituted, following a De- of fuel cell technology for ENEA? between the public and private sector Italian industrial system. Our efforts in cree of the Ministry of Economic De- We believe in fuel cells technology, and in terms of exploiting the best available overseeing our mission lie in focusing velopment. The Unit will establish and our researchers have been working in energy technology that can be used and projects and human resources towards implement all the procedures that will this sector for many years. Let me focus to share the mix of technologies in or- the new role of Agency in support of the be necessary to overcome the barriers here on the possible applications in the der to reach the objective of EC 2020

Development Policy of the Italian Gov- that impede or delay the diffusion of sector of transport. The field of transpor- and the reduction of CO2.  ernment in the field of Energy. energy efficiency in Italy. tation is responsible for a large share of

10 ENERGY Solutions

The Archimede solution Active in photovoltaic systems through its laboratory in Catania, Italian utility company Enel is also a leader in the concentrated solar thermodynamic sector and has implemented the Archimede power plant. Livio Vido, Director of Enel Engineering and Innovation Division, explains how Italy is contributing to the future of European energy supply.

Mr. Vido, which R&D projects are to be well as developing integrated systems

expected in solar energy? coupling energy production with stor- Parabolic Trough Systems Fresnel Linear Livio Vido: Solar energy is a key re- age. A brand new Enel solar labora- Concentration Systems newable generation technology for tory in Catania (Sicily) is equipped to Enel: the Group renewables arm, test every kind of photovoltaic panels Enel Green Power, is actually plan- and will be the Enel Group’s bench- ning a challenging growth in so- mark test site. On the other hand, we lar worldwide. These plans must be have developed the Diamond, that Absorber tube supported by a strong technological integrates photovoltaic panels, pro- Reflector Absorber tube effort. The Enel Group is currently duction of hydrogen and hydrogen carrying out several R&D projects energy storage. At the moment we in this field, both in CSP (solar ther- are planning a “low cost” version of Parabolic Dish Systems Central Receiver Systems modynamic) and photovoltaic. In the the Diamond, that can generate clean Absorber Absorber CSP field, the Archimede plant rep- energy for small communities living resents our project at the forefront. in isolated area not connected to the By combining innovative solutions distribution grid, therefore ensuring both in the design of the plant, that them self sufficiency of energy sup- uses molten salts as fluid combining plies. Reflector Reflectors heat transfer and energy storage, and in its components (collector and par- What are specifically the status and Reflected radiation abolic trough), Archimede ensures the perspectives of the Archimede Radiation from the sun highly efficient energy supply also at project in Sicily? night time. In the photovoltaic field, The 5 MW Archimede plant is being the Enel Group strategy is to test in- completed in Priolo Gargallo (Catania, of operation: we will base future de- novative photovoltaic panels (using Sicily) and will be commissioned at the velopments of CSP technology on the new materials, instead of silicon, or end of the first semester of 2010. It is a Archimede experience. I can comfort- new solutions, like thin films, multi- first-of-a-kind so it will provide us im- ably state that the main drivers of our junction or optical concentration) as portant feed-backs in the first period research and development in CSP will be efficiency increase and cost reduction, working both on plant configura- tion and components, in order to facili- tate the exploitation of the technology.

How will Enel make use of the Partner Country Italy presentation of HANNOVER MESSE? HANNOVER MESSE will be an op- Livio Vido, Director of Enel Engineering and Innovation Division portunity to present the status and perspective of Enel research and Enel efforts in environmental related top- ics and renewables, but also a moment to collect all the competences The Archimede power plant is the most advanced project in the world in this new of Italian Industry in order to have a and promising field of energy generation. constructive comparison with other countries and industrial peers. 

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Global Perspectives One of the driving forces behind global innovation projects in the energy sector has its roots in Italy, but not only there. Francesco Starace, President of Enel Green Power, explains its international contribution to sustainability.

Mr. Starace, which role has renewable to the acquisition of the Spanish utili- What is the specific approach of Enel energy in the strategy of Enel? ty Endesa, Enel has now a presence in Green Power to solar energy? Renewables are a pillar of Enel’s strat- 23 countries with over 96,000 MW of Solar energy is the most widespread egy. For the Enel Group, investing in net installed capacity and serves 60.8 source in absolute terms, available renewables means investing in eco- million power and gas customers. anywhere and in quantities which far nomic and environmental sustain- On December 1st, 2008 Enel estab- outstrip energy needs. Growth is very ability. In a scenario that strongly lished Enel Green Power, the Group’s strong and the world trend forecast depends on fossil fuels, renewables Company dedicated to developing and for this sector is an average annual are the best way to cut greenhouse managing worldwide energy genera- rate of over 30 percent for the next gas emissions. They also guaran- tion from renewable sources, which decade. In this sector Enel has been tee diversification of the generation currently operates over 4,700 MW in a player right from the first market mix, hence security of energy sup- plants relying on hydro, wind, geo- and technological developments, re- plies, for developed and developing thermal, solar and biomass sourc- garding photovoltaic solar power in countries alike. This is why Enel con- es in Europe and the Americas. The particular. stantly stresses its commitment to- company was set up by merging all Enel Green Power has inherited a strong tradition from Enel in this sec- ABOUT ENEL tor with Enel.si, and has led itself to Enel is an international group play a leading role in the global mar- which produces and distributes ”Enel Green Power currently operates over ket, both in terms of know-how and electricity and gas in 23 countries market development. In this sense, on four continents. Enel is the 4,700 MW in plants relying on hydro, wind, the company believes in technological second-largest among Europe’s partnerships and innovative business listed utility companies by geothermal, solar and biomass sources in installed capacity, and one of models, such as franchising in Italy, the leaders in terms of number Europe and the Americas. ” which has led to a strong develop- of shareholders with almost 1.4 ment in distributed generation on the million investors. The Group is retail and commercial market, count- also among the world’s largest ing on an extensive franchise network utilities by market capitalisation. Enel generated 267.8 TWh of wards renewables, developing inno- renewables assets of the Enel Group with over 500 installers throughout electricity in 2009 using a vative projects and new technologies, within a single entity. the nation. balanced mix of energy while increasing the installed capacity Enel Green Power is aimed at increas- Enel Green Power has furthermore resources. The generation plants of these resources. The main renew- ing visibility for the Enel Group’s ac- closed an agreement with Sharp and have a total capacity of 95,326 able sources the Enel Group operates, tivities in the renewables industry STMicroelectronics to produce inno- MW, of which more than a third through its subsidiary Enel Green and realizing the appropriate value vative thin-film photovoltaic panels. is powered by renewable resources; use of the latter is increasing Power, are wind power, hydroelectric, for such activities. Since its inception, The plant, located in Catania, Italy, is constantly, especially in North, photovoltaic solar and geothermal. Enel Green Power has been increas- expected to have initial production ca- Central and South America. ing its installed capacity, optimiz- pacity of 160 MW per year and is tar- The Enel Group distributes What does Enel Green Power ing the technological and geographi- geted to grow to 480 MW over the next energy over 1.7 million km of mean for the corporate development cal mix, exploiting its leadership in years. In addition, Enel Green Power power lines and sells electricity to 57 million customers and gas of Enel? sound technologies like geothermal and Sharp will jointly develop solar to 3.9 million households and Enel is Italy’s largest power company, energy and growing strongly in oth- farms focusing on the mediterranean enterprises. and Europe’s second listed utility by ers like wind and solar. area, with a total installed capacity at installed capacity. It is an integrated a level of 500 MW, by the end of 2016. player which produces, distributes Enel Green Power has paid special and sells electricity and gas. Further attention to technological innova-

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Francesco Starace, President of Enel Green Power, places emphasis on wind power. ants have a total capacity

tion and solar thermodynamic re- tential, and we will contribute to this search and development. With the development with our strong exper- Archimede Project, Enel built a 5 MW tise, for the benefit of all stakehold- solar plant built with 576 parabolic ers, both locally and in Europe. mirrors in Priolo Gargallo (Sicily, Ita- Besides, as Enel Group we are also ly). Also in