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.
Prof. Enrico Zio from Politecnico di Milano was a keynote speaker at AI STAR 2025 of the European Space Agency in Darmstadt, presenting “AI for Maintenance,” a talk on how artificial intelligence can improve the reliability, safety, and sustainability of complex systems. His participation highlighted the work of LASAR³ in developing advanced AI methodologies for industrial and space applications. Now in its third edition, the event brings together experts from industry, academia, and research, creating an international forum to discuss the transformative potential of AI.
GraphiCore, a spin-off of the Politecnico di Milano, has won the 2025 National Innovation Award in the Industrial category. The startup develops innovative solutions to make the dismantling of graphite nuclear reactors safer and more efficient, reducing radiological risks. The recognition confirms the Department of Energy’s commitment to cutting-edge research, technological transfer, and the creation of high-impact enterprises.