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 GENERATION: HOW FAR IS THE COUNTRY FROM ENTERING 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…
The uneven progress of green hydrogen projects
According to experts, a more viable path is to build the industry through smaller-scale projects and then expand toward the export of green fuels. While two green hydrogen projects in Chile aimed at supplying local industries have already received environmental approval and are moving forward toward implementation, the mega-projects seeking to export the green fuel abroad have encountered difficulties in advancing. Of the three green…
Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Research Positions 2026
The UAI Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA) is a multidisciplinary research hub driving innovation to support the global transition toward sustainable energy systems. CENTRA focuses on research and development in clean fuels, sustainable energy supply, Industry 4.0, and tailored energy solutions for both urban and rural communities. (https://centra.uai.cl) We are currently inviting applications for Postdoctoral Researcher positions to contribute to the high-impact Anillo Project ACT250025:…
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…