The UAI Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA UAI) drives a cost-efficient, secure, socio-environmentally sustainable, and territorially just energy transition, through fundamental and applied, collaborative and interdisciplinary research, developing innovative tools for the public sector and industry.
We transform interdisciplinary research into innovative tools for the public sector, industry, and communities.
Research and Transfer Projects
Anillo Project ACT250025: Decision Support Tools for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Chile
VisiónDERRED web platform for efficient integration of distributed energy resources
Project Identification Official Title: Web platform for distribution network analysis for the efficient integration of distributed energy resources (ID24I10476). Project Type: FONDEF IDeA R&D Project. Executing Institution: Adolfo Ibáñez University (UAI) / Energy Transition Center (CENTRA). Execution Period: May 2024 – May 2026. Partner Entity: Chilean Solar Energy Association AG (ACESOL). Platform Link (Dev): https://app-dev.visionderred.cl/ Status: In execution. Executive Summary The VisiónDERRED project aims to…
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) for Sustainable and Resilient Energy Systems in Chile
Project Identification Official Title: Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) for Sustainable and Resilient Energy Systems in Chile. Project Type: Industrial Research Chair and Technology Transfer. Lead Institution: Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA), Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Execution Period: December 2024 – December 2025. Strategic Partner: SAESA Group. Status: Finalized (Phase 1). Executive Summary Chile is facing a decisive energy transformation, characterized by high renewable energy penetration and…
Recent News
Technology that is gaining ground in the face of new challenges to energy storage
June 30, 2026 BESS systems provide flexibility, stability, and backup to the electrical system. Experts highlight that their development will allow the integration of more renewable energies and reduce operating costs. In addition to storing energy, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) have consolidated themselves as a key tool to accelerate the energy transition. Their versatility allows them to fulfill multiple functions, from containing renewable generation…
Green Hydrogen Conference in Chile: Progress and Status of Projects
June 26, 2026 Last Thursday, June 4, 2026, the “Meeting on Green Hydrogen in Chile: Progress and Status of Projects” was held. This event brought together students, academics, and representatives from the public and industrial sectors in Room 10 of the Vitacura campus of Adolfo Ibáñez University. The activity took place within the framework of the TEI RH2 Project, an international cooperation initiative promoted…
Control centers: The brain of the operation
May 27, 2026 NEW TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS ALLOW FOR STRENGTHENING MONITORING, MANAGEMENT, AND RESPONSE TO CONTINGENCIES. Integrated remote control and operation centers have become key pieces to safeguard the continuity and stability of the electrical system. In the view of Leonardo Prado, Director of Operations at ISA Energía, this is possible because advances in technology and artificial intelligence “put within our reach different solutions and…
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