Problem solved! with a Students challenge dedicated to sustainable mobility solutions
The Spoke 1 Students Challenge carried out by students from Politecnico di Torino with Gruppo Iren ends with great satisfaction.
The challenge was multifaceted and concerned two crucial aspects of the energy landscape: electric mobility and renewable energy communities. The future penetration of electric vehicles equipped with two-way charging (V2G) technologies can provide flexibility to the grid and become a relevant component for “energy communities.” In this context, electric vehicles can be viewed as batteries on wheels, useful for maximizing self-consumption of locally generated energy, increasing energy flexibility by storing and releasing electricity as needed.
The operational objectives of the challenge were multiple and complex; the teams worked to formulate technologically feasible and profitable market solutions, identify technological limitations of the current market, simulate application scenarios, build a technology roadmap of future developments, define business models that can generate value for all key players, and finally, define effective remuneration methods for electric vehicle owners within the EC.
The teams demonstrated remarkable creativity, developing innovative solutions with great commitment. Indeed, critical factors were addressed, from the stochasticity of available electric vehicles to the specific mobility needs of users requiring innovative charging stations.
The Students Challenges are an opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions together with students to meet challenges.
The goal of the Challenges is twofold, both to give students the opportunity to interact with the business community, public institutions, associations, and third sector entities in NODES project areas through the “learning by doing” method, and to give companies and other stakeholders the opportunity to meet young talents and discover innovative solutions applicable in their realities.
Spoke 1 awaits new challenges, any company in the sectors (aerospace or sustainable mobility) can submit its problem and apply by visiting the