The conference “Accumulation and storage of energy from renewable sources,” organized by CNA Industria Nazionale with the contribution of CNA Toscana, took place in Florence on February 20, 2025, in the Apollo Hall of Palazzo Pucci. The initiative represented an important opportunity for discussion between businesses, the research community, and institutions, with the aim of consolidating the use of renewable energy and promoting the development of efficient energy storage systems.
After institutional greetings from CNA Toscana President Luca Tonini and CNA Industria National President Silvia Pompili, the event gave way to technical and scientific presentations. Speakers included CNR researchers Francesca De Giorgio, Vincenzo Antonucci, and Adolfo Iulianelli, along with Nicola Fantini, coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network, who presented innovative solutions for energy storage using low-impact batteries that combine sustainability and production efficiency.
In the afternoon, three thematic roundtables were held, dedicated to specific technologies: “Green Batteries,” “Traditional Batteries Made in Italy,” and “Alternative Hydrogen Storage Systems and Other Solutions.” These moments of discussion allowed for a direct exchange of ideas and proposals between companies and researchers, laying the foundation for future collaborations.
CNA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the self-production of energy from renewable sources, with concrete projects such as the proposal to cover artisan warehouses with solar panels. In particular, great attention is paid to the development and adoption of storage systems that allow for the management and optimization of the energy produced, reducing costs and environmental impact.
Silvia Pompili emphasized how the synergy between CNA and CNR represents a fundamental lever for supporting businesses in their ecological transition and technological innovation. Argeo Bartolomei, President of CNA Industria Toscana, added that the goal is to enable artisanal businesses to efficiently produce, store, and share clean energy, thanks to Italian technologies developed specifically to meet new energy challenges.
The initiative is part of a broader collaboration between industry and research, which CNA aims to guide and facilitate, transforming ideas and projects into concrete and sustainable solutions for the future of the sector.