A Chile energy transition expert talks pumped storage
August 17, 2026 While energy storage investment in Chile to date has been channeled almost exclusively into lithium-ion battery systems, pumped storage is blinking on the radar again. A US$900mn project – 450MW Atacama, linked to French firm Hyvity – is in the environmental review phase and Chilean generator Colbún’s US$1.4bn, 800MW initiative Paposo is still in the company’s portfolio. A US$1bn, 300MW pumped…
Seminar: “The Future of Distributed Energy Resources in Chile” – Ring Project ACT250025
Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Adolfo Ibáñez University, Vitacura Campus, Room 6. Santa María 5870, Vitacura. Room capacity: 50 people. Free admission with prior registration. [REGISTER HERE] → https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sqY0G6BU1R The Chilean electrical system is incorporating a growing number of distributed energy resources: solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, and smart charging. Coordinating them as a virtual power plant allows this dispersed array…
The energy transformation driven by BESS systems
August 4, 2026 With rising electricity demand, battery storage is becoming a key tool in the mining industry to support the electrification of mining operations and increase the share of renewable energy. The projected increase in electricity demand for the industry is accelerating the development of battery energy storage systems (BESS), a technology that is gaining prominence in supporting mining operations. According to estimates from…
The challenge of integrating storage for a flexible and stable electrical system
THE GROWING INCORPORATION OF BATTERIES REQUIRES ADAPTING OPERATIONS, MODELING, AND THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO RESPOND TO A GRID WITH GREATER PARTICIPATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND INVERTER-BASED RESOURCES. The expansion of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is changing the way the National Electrical System (SEN) is planned and operated. Their incorporation makes it possible to take advantage of renewable surpluses and shift energy toward moments of…
Enel Foundation, ISCI, and UAI academic developed an unprecedented study on the impact of the blackout in Chile
July 31, 2026 The study detected inconsistencies over time in the comparative analysis of methodologies for estimating the costs and social impact of massive electrical blackouts—episodes that are increasingly frequent in the context of greater energy demand and extreme natural events due to climate change. Professor Rodrigo Moreno, PhD and academic at the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences and at the Business School of…
How automation drives smarter power distribution
July 30, 2026 The new demands on the electrical system are transforming the role of distribution networks. In the face of advancing renewable energy, distributed generation, electromobility, and the growing use of electricity across different sectors, automation is establishing itself as a key element for operating a smarter, more resilient infrastructure prepared for the challenges of the future. For decades, electrical distribution networks were designed…
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…