Enel Foundation Launches Open Global Power 2026 for Energy Leaders from Africa, Brazil, and Chile

Enel Foundation launches Open Global Power 2026, a program for energy leaders from Africa, Brazil, and Chile. This initiative builds on past efforts like Open Africa Power and Open Brazil Power. It offers training in sustainable energy to help professionals drive change in their regions.

What Is Open Global Power 2026?

Open Global Power 2026 serves as a global platform for advanced training, policy talks, and professional exchanges in sustainable energy. The program mixes online modules with in-person sessions at top schools in Italy, Africa, Brazil, Chile, and other places. It creates region-specific paths while sharing core lessons on energy systems.

Participants gain skills in technology, rules, economics, and business. The goal is to prepare them for a fair energy shift that includes everyone and sparks new ideas. This edition focuses on building ties across borders.

Program Goals

The Enel Foundation set clear aims for Open Global Power 2026. First, it wants to form a worldwide group of energy leaders. Second, it provides deep knowledge of energy systems, rules, money matters, and tech.

Third, it helps turn global ideas into local fixes. Fourth, it boosts talks and learning between pros from different areas. Fifth, it pushes for equal chances for men and women, diverse places, and picks based on skills.

Who Can Apply?

You must meet these rules to join Enel Foundation Open Global Power 2026:

Age 24 to 35 by April 13, 2026.
Citizen of an African country, Brazil, or Chile.
Live in one of those places now or plan to move there by end of 2026.
Able to travel to Italy; check visa rules early.
Hold a PhD, MBA, or Master’s degree (like MSc, LLM, MPP) by April 13, 2026. At least one degree from an African, Brazilian, or Chilean school based on your citizenship. No undergrads, Bachelor’s-only folks, or current Master’s students.
Show skills and interest in energy or power careers in private or public work.
Speak English at CEFR C1 level, proved by a certificate or a full English-taught degree.

How to Submit Your Application

Gather these items for your application:

CV in PDF.
Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates plus transcripts (and MBA/PhD if you have them), all in PDF.
Passport copy in PDF.
Motivation letter up to 700 words in PDF.
Two reference letters from pros in industry, school, or government, in PDF.

All files go in English. Apply online through the official link. The deadline is May 15, 2026.

For full details, check the Enel Foundation page or the application site. Act fast to meet the cutoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Open Global Power 2026?

It is a program by the Enel Foundation that offers advanced training in sustainable energy, mixing online modules and in-person sessions at top schools in Italy, Africa, Brazil, Chile, and more. The goal is to build skills in technology, policy, economics, and business for a fair energy transition.

Who can apply for the program?

Applicants must be 24-35 years old by April 13, 2026, citizens of African countries, Brazil, or Chile, hold a Master’s or higher degree with at least one from those regions, and have C1-level English skills. They need experience in energy or power sectors.

What documents are needed for the application?

You need a PDF CV, degree certificates and transcripts, passport copy, a motivation letter up to 700 words, and two reference letters, all in English. Submit everything online by May 15, 2026.

What are the program goals?

The program aims to create a global network of energy leaders, provide deep knowledge on energy systems, adapt global ideas to local needs, boost cross-region talks, and promote equal opportunities based on skills.