Specialist course "The industrial and econimic benefit of decarbonisation
Wind Module:
Davide Astiaso Garcia – ANEV General Secretary (3h)
o Wind power: reference regulatory framework, regulations, authorizations and environmental impact;
o Types of wind power plant (onshore and off-shore, macro and mini wind power;
o Sizing of a wind farm; wind energy, on-site windiness, wind atlas, power calculation;
o Wind turbines: specific and construction characteristics, turbine components and certifications, system configurations, macro and mini wind power;
o Design and construction of a wind farm: site analysis, sizing of individual components, analysis of energy producibility, economic analysis, connection to the electricity grid (MV/LV cabin), analysis of access roads to the site and system transport methods;
o Authorization procedures: the suitable areas, the DILA, PAS, AU and any exemptions on the procedure; o Incentive mechanisms for wind power plants of the GSE and the Energy Decree (DL 181/2023), access criteria and methods, documentation, etc.;
o Size of the wind energy market, critical issues and prospects for the sector
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Geothermal module
Bruno Della Vedova - President UGI _Italian Geothermal Union (3h)
Course date: 10 December 2025 from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm in streaming mode
o Geothermal energy for heating and cooling: reference regulatory framework, regulations, authorizations and environmental impact;
o Feasibility study to evaluate thermal demand and resource availability;
o Open circuit systems with water withdrawal and return; Closed circuit systems: investigations to characterize the subsoil;
o Sizing of closed-circuit geothermal systems: numerical modeling to verify the efficiency of the system in the short and long term and the thermal interference in its surroundings; Economic and environmental advantages for businesses
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Energy Storage System module
Lorenzo Mario Pastore - Energy Engineer - Assistant Professor at La Sapienza, University of Rome (3h)
Course date: 26 November 2025 from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm in streaming mode
o Regulatory context and European and Italian strategies on storage systems;
o The types of energy storage: mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrochemical and electrical;
o Main storage technologies: characteristics, costs, applications and advantages;
o Role of storage systems in future renewable energy systems at different scales;
o Economic perspectives, energy markets and financial approaches for the evaluation of storage systems;
o Economic, environmental and reputational advantages for companies
Hydrogen and fuel cell module:
Angelo Moreno - Member of the H2IT Board (3h)
o Operating principles of fuel cells (fuel cells);
o Information on the state of the art and mature technologies and their possible applications at an industrial level (large sizes), at a decentralized energy production level (medium-small sizes), as back-up systems and as generative co-tri systems;
o Applications in the so-called “power to power” for off-grid and zero-impact industrial and civil settlements (PV/wind coupling with electrolyser and fuel cells), examples of real-field applications;
o Investment costs of fuel cells;
o Main critical issues;
o Economic, environmental and reputational advantages for companies
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Smart Grid module
Giorgio Di Lembo - Former Smart Grid Manager of E-Distribuzione (3h)
Course date: 28 November 2025 from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm in streaming mode
o Energy efficiency and smart grid; Intelligent network analysis and design;
o Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of integrating renewable sources and energy storage systems;
o The automation and control tools necessary for smart grids; Evaluate the security mechanisms that enable Smart Grids to become reliable networks
Municipal climate mitigation strategies and actions module
Anna Lisa Boni - Councilor of the Municipality of Bologna for ecological transition and PNRR funds (3h) Course date: .. 1 December 2025 from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm in streaming mode
o Role of m lities, climate mitigation levers and actions for businesses: e.g. Municipality of Bologna;
Urban planning;
Programmers;
Procurement
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Cybersecurity module
Nicola Sotira – Poste Italiane Cyber ​​Security Manager (3h)
Course date: 12 November 2025 from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm in streaming mode
o Understand the basic principles of Cybersecurity: protection of computer systems, networks and data; o o Threat types: Malware, DDoS attacks, phishing, ransomware, software vulnerabilities, advanced persistent attacks (APTs);
o Threat Detection: Anomaly behavior analysis, threat monitoring and detection tools;
o Defense Strategies: Implementation of firewalls, antivirus, and security technologies to protect networks and data;
o Security organization and governance ​
Innovation, digital transformation and ESG impacts module
Alberto Tavani - Chief Innovation, Transformation & Operating Officer of CDP (3h)
Course date: ..4 December 2025 from 10,00 am to 13,00 pm in streaming mode
o The role of innovation and digitalisation in achieving ESG objectives;
o Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Synthetic Data and Use Cases (E);
o DLT/Blockchain, experiments and opportunities (G);
o Special computing and applications to measure impact;
o Measure and monitor ESG impacts using digital technologies;
o Risks and threats in innovation projects also aimed at ESG issues.
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Finance and Business Strategies for Green Investments : tools, models and opportunities
Luciano Tarantino - Chairman STP Corporate Finance (3h)
Course date: 15 December 2025 from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm in streaming mode
o Sustainability finance strategy:
Regulatory and geopolitical framework of the Green Deal and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR);
 ESG principles applied to business management;
Sustainability-oriented business models (ESG Business Models);
Integration of sustainability into strategic planning
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o Financial economic evaluation of green investments:
Environmental cost-benefit analysis methodologies;
Calculation of ESG indicators and sustainability KPIs (carbon footprint, water footprint, green revenue);  Risk assessment and investment scenarios with TTS-based simulations;
Approaches to risk-based planning in low bankability contexts
o Project Management and Operational Planning:
Drafting of business plans for green projects (TTS model);
Project finance and blended finance tools;
Monitoring, reporting and impact measurement (GRI, TCFD, DNSH);
Multi-stakeholder governance and role of the PA in territorial partnerships
