Column by Danilo Jara. Green Hydrogen: Beyond decarbonisation.
October 20, 2022 The concept of “green hydrogen” seems to have become a mainstay in media, social networks, and discussions across Chile. And why not? Chile could play a crucial role in producing this simple yet challenging molecule at scale. It is essential, however, that the implementation process is approached prudently and with certainty, avoiding abrupt or uninformed changes. Major transitions always generate uncertainty,…
CENTRA UAI holds discussion on global energy crisis from academic, economic and regulatory perspectives
October 19, 2022 With the aim of bringing together representatives from academia, the government, and industry to discuss the challenges of energy transition and the energy crisis in Chile, the Energy Transition Center (CENTRA UAI) of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez organized the panel discussion “Energy Transition and Crisis: An Academic, Economic, and Regulatory Perspective.” The event took place on…
Trends that are marking the path of clean energy
October 12, 2022 According to Deloitte’s The Future of Energy report, the relationship between consumers and energy sector services has evolved, driven by three key factors: digitalization of operations, decentralization, and decarbonization. These trends have sparked a paradigm shift in how energy is generated and consumed. This shift, as explained by Daniel Ortega, Energy and Utilities Industry Leader at Deloitte, will continue to gain momentum,…
Residential sector produces 66% of pollution in the Coquimbo region
October 4, 2022 One of the reasons behind this phenomenon is that many constructions, particularly in urban areas, are built with insulation suited for warmer climates like Arica, Iquique, or Antofagasta, which leads to increased heating use. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, particulate matter consists of various solid or liquid particles in the air that, when inhaled, can cause severe health problems and…
Circular economy in generation projects
October 3, 2022 In Chile, initiatives are being developed to recycle and repurpose out-of-use components from renewable energy plants and other energy sector facilities. The goal is to achieve “zero waste.” In 2021, Chile set an ambitious goal of generating 70% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050. Over the past decade, the country has experienced steady growth in clean energy projects, mainly solar…
Princeton researcher works with CENTRA UAI to encourage green hydrogen production in Chile
September 30, 2022 Public Policy Student from Princeton Analyzes Chile’s National Green Hydrogen Strategy Alex Giannattasio, a public policy student and researcher at Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy & the Environment, along with academics from the Centro de Transición Energética (CENTRA) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI), analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of Chile’s “National Green Hydrogen Strategy”, published by the Ministry of Energy. The objective…
Scientists detect that firewood is the main pollutant in Santiago
September 26, 2022 Firewood: The Leading Cause of Air Pollution in Santiago Despite Its Prohibition Although firewood is prohibited in the Metropolitan Region, it remains the main source of residential air pollution in Santiago, according to the first National Air Quality Inventory, developed by researchers from Universidad de Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Universidad Austral, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, and research centers such as the…
(Español) Sector logístico acelera hacia la movilidad eléctrica
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Informative talk Diploma in Regulation
September 9, 2022