by Nina Vaclavikova
Interview: Donata Vianelli, Rector, University of Trieste; Fabio Scoccimarro, FVG Councilor for Environment and Energy, Friuli Venezia Giulia
The University of Trieste has signed a cooperation agreement with FVG Energia, a company owned by the regional government of Friuli Venezia Giulia, to develop research and practical projects aimed at advancing renewable energy and sustainable mobility.
The partnership will initially focus on electric vehicle charging systems and renewable energy communities, local networks that allow residents, businesses and institutions to produce and share renewable electricity. Researchers will study how to design and manage charging infrastructure while integrating it more efficiently with the electrical grid.
Among the technologies under consideration are dynamic pricing, which adjusts charging costs based on real-time energy availability, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems that allow electric vehicles to return stored energy to the grid during periods of high demand.
A central role in the initiative will be played by the university’s Giacomo Ciamician Interdepartmental Center, which brings together expertise in energy, environment and transportation to support applied research and system design.
University officials said the agreement reflects a broader effort to translate academic research into practical tools for regional development, particularly as governments and institutions confront the challenges of climate change and energy security.
Regional officials and FVG Energia representatives said the collaboration will also support the planning of renewable energy installations in underused sites such as former landfills or decommissioned military areas.
The agreement is intended to establish a long-term framework for cooperation between the university, regional authorities and local stakeholders as Friuli Venezia Giulia works to expand renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
