Territorial energy planning: in search of certainty
April 13, 2023 Cristián Araya, lawyer at the Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA) of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, UAI. Recently, voices have been raised in various fields advocating the importance of proper territorial planning, with an emphasis on the energy and infrastructure industries. For some, the mere mention of the term brings back harsh memories of inefficient centralized planning, often conducted from an…
ESCO model for distributed generation: increasing contribution to energy efficiency, but…
April 12, 2023 Although energy service companies have carried out a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy (ERNC) projects, more bank financing and other conditions are still needed for greater penetration of this business model. Their name consists of just four letters, but over the past decade, they have left a mark that could be even deeper. The reference is to the so-called…
Increase in the specific tax on fuel: what would be its impact on car use and on the reduction of emissions?
April 6, 2023 The possible increase in the specific tax on fuels has returned to public discussion after the Minister of the Environment mentioned that progress is being made on the green tax project included in the government’s program. The reactions to her statements highlight that this is a complex and controversial measure. To contribute to the debate, we present various perspectives on the issue…
Let there be light, Program April 4, 2023
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The electric mobility race after its best year of performance
March 10, 2023 “Moving steadily,” defines Rodrigo Cabrera, senior manager of Sustainability Services at EY, describing Chile’s progress in electromobility. In 2022, the sale of electric and low-emission vehicles doubled, reaching a growth of 106.2%, according to figures from the National Automotive Association of Chile (ANAC). In fact, according to Diego Mendoza, ANAC’s Secretary General, electromobility achieved its best performance across all categories in 2022….
The benefits of solar roofs
March 5, 2023 Solar rooftops can be installed on commercial premises, public buildings, and homes, among other options. The installation of these systems reduces electricity use as they can be designed for self-consumption or to inject surplus energy into the grid. Additionally, they displace the use of fossil fuels in energy generation. IMPRESSIVE ARE the aerial views of the solar parks built in the Atacama…
Innovating by reducing CO2 emissions in Chile
January 27, 2023 What is humanity’s CO2 budget? What will be the consequences of climate change in Chile in the coming decades? Or, what has our country done to combat the climate crisis? Before addressing these questions, we must recognize our reality: we will not stop emitting CO2 in the short or medium term. Therefore, reducing our emissions requires implementing measures to compensate for them….
This is how the films that adhere to windows work to reduce heat
January 25, 2023 After seeing the temperature change in her office following the installation of solar control films, administrative assistant Soledad Pizarro decided to install them on two large windows in her living room. “From 12:30 to 5 p.m., the sun was relentless. We had to retreat to the kitchen,” she recalls. She spent $200,000. Now, she rarely uses the air conditioner and can spend…
The points that renewable energy, the other key player, must work on
January 25, 2025 Even though Chile is privileged in terms of renewable energy generation, achieving a 100% green energy matrix requires progress in flexibility, storage, and other areas. The solar radiation in the Atacama Desert and strong winds across the country make Chile uniquely positioned to generate solar and wind energy, complemented by hydropower. Together, these sources give Chile a substantial renewable energy generation capacity….