Martina Ferrando has been selected for the 2026 edition of the European Talent Academy (ETA), a high-level international program promoted through a collaboration between Politecnico di Milano, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Imperial College London (ICL), which brings together young European researchers to address strategic issues for the future of the continent. The…
In 2025, the Department of Energy hosted the NanoLab Talks, a seminar series organized by the NanoLab research group on micro- and nanostructured materials, with the aim of promoting cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary dialogue, and networking among students, faculty, and researchers. The program included several events covering topics ranging from nanoscience and materials chemistry to energy-related applications, with contributions from national and international experts. Among the seminars, topics such as Raman spectroscopy, the chemistry of two-dimensional materials, π-stacking interactions in DNA, and scanning tunneling microscopy were addressed. Active participation and lively discussions highlighted the importance of a format centered on research quality, knowledge sharing, and scientific collaboration. NanoLab thus reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing researchers’ work and strengthening the scientific community, thanks also to the contribution of the organizing team, which made this experience engaging and accessible to the entire Politecnico community.
On Monday, December 15, 2025, the kick-off meeting dedicated to the 55 PhD students of the 40th and 41st cycles of the PhD Course “Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology (STEN)” was held. The event took place in the Council Room of the EN:lab building, with the participation of more than 40 students and several…
The opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Specializing Master in Nuclear Safeguards was held on December 19, 2025. The program is organized by the Department of Energy of Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with ENEN (European Nuclear Education Network) l’European Joint Research Centre (JRC), Academic institution participating in the European Nuclear Education Network, ESARDA (Enhancing R&D in Nuclear Safeguards) partners and other international organizations (e.g. IAEA).
The master’s thesis by Sajedeh Roustaei, carried out at the Department of Energy of Politecnico di Milano, was awarded at the 2025 DHC Student Awards during the IEA DHC Conference in Genk (Belgium), in the Bachelor’s & Master’s students category. The work, entitled “Data-driven approach for diagnosing inefficiencies and optimizing district heating networks,” proposes an innovative and scalable approach to improving the efficiency of district heating networks through data analysis.
The research addresses the crucial issue of reducing return temperature in networks, a key factor in enhancing their performance. By using time-series clustering techniques and substation ranking methods, the thesis identifies the main causes of inefficiency and suggests targeted interventions. The results show a potential reduction in the average return temperature from 62°C to about 56°C. The study also analyzes users’ consumption profiles, identifying nine typologies, and develops a method for imputing missing data to support network planning. The award confirms Politecnico di Milano’s leading role in advanced research on energy systems.
Professor Emanuele Ogliari from the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano was invited as a keynote speaker at the Symposium on Renewable Feed-in Forecasting, organized by Brandenburg University of Technology and held on November 25 in Cottbus, Germany. The event brought together academic researchers and industry experts to discuss scientific and practical challenges related to forecasting renewable energy generation. In his talk, Professor Ogliari presented the latest research activities of the Electrotechnics and Measurements (EEM) group, focusing on advanced machine learning techniques for solar radiation nowcasting, with significant implications for photovoltaic systems and power grid stability.
Professor Sonia Leva, Professor Emanuele Ogliari, and PhD candidate Binh Nam Nguyen from Politecnico di Milano won the Best Paper Award at IEEE PES APPEEC 2025 for an innovative deep learning model that integrates satellite data, all-sky images, and meteorological measurements for ultra-short-term solar nowcasting, improving forecasting accuracy by up to 27% compared to traditional methods.
The Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano hosts the consortium of the European ZIMBA project, aimed at developing a water-ammonia absorption heat transformer for industrial applications with zero carbon emissions.
The Department of Energy of Politecnico di Milano presents the results of the 2020–2025 six-year period: research, infrastructure, strategic projects, and future outlook.
Several faculty members from the Department of Energy at the Politecnico di Milano took part in the Huawei FusionSolar Italy C&I Summit 2025, held on 20–21 November in Venice. The event brought together experts in commercial and industrial photovoltaics, with a special focus on integrated PV+BESS systems, digitalization, and new energy management solutions.
The delegation from the Politecnico – consisting of Prof. Sonia Leva, Prof. Emanuele Ogliari, and PhD candidate Riccardo Ramaschi – contributed to the technical sessions. In particular, Prof. Ogliari presented three years of research on the safety of photovoltaic plants and storage systems, illustrating case studies related to electric vehicle charging and Energy Communities. He also provided an early preview of the 2026 White Paper dedicated to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of PV-Storage systems for C&I applications.
The Summit offered an updated overview of the sector’s outlook and an important opportunity for discussion with Italian energy operators.