The NEST Foundation, funded by the European Union within the NextGenerationEU programme, has been selected as one of the 14 large partnership projects promoted by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) within the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Politecnico di Milano is one of the 25 partners involved in the Foundation at national level and coordinates one of the 9 thematic “spokes”, focusing on “Energy Conversion”. The research activity focuses on the development of innovative materials, components and devices to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy conversion systems.

The NEST Foundation aims to create strong links between academic research, institutions and industry in order to develop new technological skills and stimulate the creation of new jobs in the energy sector. Through its nine research macro-themes, NEST focuses on different areas, from solar energy to offshore renewables, from green hydrogen to energy conversion and storage systems, providing collaboration and funding opportunities for companies.

Through research and innovation, Politecnico di Milano is actively involved in the creation of advanced technologies that promote a sustainable energy future,

says Prof. Giovanni Lozza, NEST Scientific Officer of Politecnico di Milano and Director of the Department of Energy.

With regard to PNRR, Politecnico di Milano’s active participation in NEST demonstrates Italy’s commitment to achieving energy and environmental sustainability goals, positioning itself as a leader in the field of renewable energy and research for sustainable development.

This project represents an important step forward for Italy in the field of green energy, with a focus on the creation of environmentally friendly technologies capable of fostering economic and social development.