SUSTAINABILITY

Enel is designing a fully digitised micro grid for Formula E . The mini-grid will be powered by PV solar and other renewable energy generators and will be supported by energy storage systems selected by Enel and tailored for the specific needs of the itinerant races . Of particular importance is the micro grid controller , which will ensure the reliability of the service by taking into account all the info needed to optimise energy management ( weather forecast , load prediction , performance of each micro grid component in different working conditions , etc .).

A transportable micro grid will eventually ensure that the championship ’ s races continue to place little or no extra strain on the host cities ’ existing electricity grid . Enel will also provide its LED lighting technology for areas around each circuit , as well as setting up its own charging points ( including Vehicle-to-Grid – V2G technology ) for fans arriving at the ePrixs in their own electric vehicles .

By the 2017 / 18 season , Formula E will be ready to deploy a combination of solar panels and glycerine-fed generators connected to a highly innovative storage system that will distribute energy at the event whenever needed . The company ’ s smart metering technology will enable the monitoring of power usage and give fans the chance to interact in real time with an advanced energy system . In the current season , Enel will progressively deploy its smart meters and energy management system , gradually harvesting data on energy usage for each team and across the event at every race .

30 September 2016