The Department of Energy of Politecnico di Milano participated in Eni for a Just Transition, contributing to discussions on international cooperation, sustainability, biofuels, and the skills needed to support a fair and effective energy transition.
The Department of Energy at the Politecnico di Milano coordinates **PROCEED**, a European project funded by **Horizon Europe** and the **Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking** to accelerate the development of **PCCEL technology**, a new generation of proton-conducting ceramic electrolysers for the production of green hydrogen.
Through advanced materials, innovative manufacturing solutions, and the development of a 20 kW industrial prototype, the project aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of electrolysis systems, contributing to European decarbonisation goals and supporting the growth of the hydrogen ecosystem.
Professor Emanuela Colombo, faculty member of the Department of Energy at the Politecnico di Milano and Rector’s Delegate for Scientific Diplomacy and Cooperation, took part in the thematic session “The Knowledge Chain: Connecting Education, Research and Innovation for Development. From Human Empowerment to Territorial Innovation” at CO[OPERA] 2026, the Third National Conference on Development Cooperation, held in Rome on May 26–27.
The H-DUAL project explores the use of hydrogen in heavy-duty vehicles through a dual-fuel technology that combines hydrogen and HVO. Thanks to simulations developed by the Department of Energy at the Politecnico di Milano, it has been demonstrated that the system can replace up to 30% of the engine’s energy demand with hydrogen, reducing CO₂ emissions and particulate matter without requiring substantial modifications to the original engine architecture. H-DUAL represents a concrete solution to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty freight transport through the progressive integration of hydrogen into existing engines.
From 18 to 20 May 2026, Brussels hosted the CCSE Stakeholder Forum 2026, an event of the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy partnership that brought together experts, researchers, and policymakers from Europe and Africa to address the challenges of the energy transition and climate change. The Department of Energy of Politecnico di Milano participated with Emanuela Colombo and Riccardo Mereu, involved in the LEAP-ENERGY+ project, a program aimed at strengthening Euro-African cooperation in the field of sustainable energy.During the sessions, results and new initiatives were presented, addressing topics such as renewables, hydrogen, energy storage, and electric mobility, with particular attention to technology transfer and public policies. The Forum also contributed to the definition of the CCSE 2028–2034 roadmap for cooperation between the European Union and the African Union.
The Impronte Politecniche series continues with a video portrait of Ennio Macchi, Emeritus Professor of the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano. Interviewed by Giovanni Lozza, Macchi retraces the key stages of his academic career, from his early years at the Institute of Machinery to the creation of today’s Department of Energy, of which he was the first Director. The conversation highlights the role of interdisciplinarity in advancing energy research, the evolution of energy conversion technologies, and the importance of educating future generations of scholars. A testimony that chronicles the growth of one of the leading energy research institutions in Italy and internationally.
On 21 May, the 2026 edition of the POLIMI European Patent Litigation Certificate course successfully concluded.
The training programme was designed to prepare graduates in technical and scientific disciplines, already qualified as European Patent Attorneys, to obtain the additional qualification of UPC Representative.
The six‑month course involved 62 European Patent Attorneys from across Europe and concluded with three days of in‑person practical exercises at the Department of Energy, followed by the final examination required to obtain the qualification.
On 22 May 2026, the conference “UPC Hot Topics: A Guided Discussion on the UPC Case Law” took place at the Department of Energy of Politecnico di Milano, bringing together UPC judges, patent attorneys, lawyers, and experts from across Europe for an in depth discussion of some of the most significant legal and procedural issues emerging from recent Unified Patent Court (UPC) case law.
Over 100 students from three secondary schools in Monza took part in a program promoted by the Department of Energy of the Politecnico di Milano as part of the Monza Fast Future festival, dedicated to the themes of energy, environment, and health.
Guided by faculty members, researchers, and PhD candidates, the students developed innovative proposals on the energy transition and sustainability, which were presented through 20 final posters at the Arengario in Monza.
The initiative confirms the Department’s commitment to dialogue with the local community and to educating new generations on issues related to energy and sustainability.
The Department of Energy at the Politecnico di Milano is launching a new scientific collaboration with 2G Italia to develop innovative solutions for the use of hydrogen and renewable fuels in engines for the combined production of electricity and heat.The project, titled “Hydrogen and Dual-Fuel Supply in Internal Combustion Engines: Applications and Limits in Heavy…