Grand Paradis Electric Vehicle Network

The project titled “Rê.V.E. – Grand Paradis, Electric Vehicle Network – Grand Paradis/Réseau Véhicules Électriques – Grand Paradis” aims to coordinate measures to reduce automobile traffic in the valleys on the Aosta Valley side of the Gran Paradiso National Park, promoting a sustainable approach to mobility and a broader perspective on the challenges of reducing climate-changing emissions. With a view toward long-term environmental sustainability, the project’s goal is to enable zero-impact local travel through the use of vehicles powered by electricity generated from a renewable source: solar photovoltaics.
This pilot project—designed to be easily replicated in other municipalities in the Aosta Valley—is based on the installation of a network of 11 modular solar-powered bike shelters, complete with systems to monitor solar energy production, the use of electric vehicles, and real-time information for residents. The shelters will be equipped with 66 pedal-assist bicycles, which will be made available to users free of charge.

 

PROGRAM: AOSTA VALLEY ERDF REGIONAL OPERATIONAL PROGRAM 2007–2013

DURATION: 2011–2012

FUNDING ALLOCATED TO THE GRAN PARADISO AREA: €850,000

REGIONAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE: Department of Productive Activities – Energy Directorate – Service for the Implementation of the Energy Plan

IMPLEMENTING ENTITY: Fondation Grand Paradis

CO-IMPLEMENTING ENTITIES: Municipalities of Introd, Rhêmes-Saint-Georges, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, Cogne, and Valsavarenche; Center for Energy Observation and Activities (COA Energia)