Claudio Agostini on the rise in gasoline prices: “It would have been more reasonable to have done it more gradually”
In the MesaCentral interview, Iván Valenzuela spoke with economist and UAI academic Claudio Agostini about the increase in fuel prices and the measures proposed by the Executive.
Job Opening: Technology Manager – ANID Anillo Project ACT250025
The Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez is seeking a highly motivated Technology Manager to join the research team of the ANID Anillo Project ACT250025: “Decision Support Tools for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Chile”. The successful candidate will lead the strategic bridge between research outcomes and the energy industry, ensuring that the innovative tools developed within the project achieve real-world impact…
Geely projects to double its sales and launch new models in Chile during 2026
March 2, 2026 The automaker, which has been operating directly in Chile since last year, projects doubling its sales in 2026 and plans to launch five new models locally this year, reinforcing its commitment to electromobility and SUVs. The Chilean automotive market, while still far from recovering the highs of the last decade, is beginning to show signs of stabilization. According to the National Automotive…
Offshore Wind Power Generation: How Far Is the Country From Joining This Race?
March 2nd, 2026 The national coast possesses an enormous and yet untapped wind potential. Technological development costs, the lack of a specific regulatory framework, and the need for marine electrical infrastructure are some of the factors explaining the nascent progress. With more than 4,000 kilometers of coastline, Chile is emerging as a high-potential area for the development of offshore wind projects that could strengthen system…
Cooling Without Plugging In: The Solutions Emerging to Combat Extreme Heat
March 2, 2026 Turning the roof into a thermal ally is one of the strategies to face rising temperatures without increasing electricity consumption. The planet is facing a new era of extreme heat. A report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that Earth could record five consecutive years with record-breaking or near-record temperatures, consolidating an unprecedented warming trend. According to the organization, there…
Is Chile’s electrical grid prepared for the coming mass electrification?
January 29, 2026 Chile faces the challenge of adapting its electrical grids to increasing electrification driven by electromobility, climate control, and distributed generation, with room to make adjustments if action is taken proactively, according to an energy sector specialist. Bernardo Severino, head of Studies at the Center for Energy Transition at Adolfo Ibáñez University, stated that the current grids were designed for a centralized…