Anillo Project ACT250025: Decision Support Tools for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Chile
UAI economists propose gradual increases in fuel prices and higher green taxes
April 6, 2026 Rodrigo Wagner and Claudio Agostini warned that current prices do not incorporate the costs of pollution and that gradual adjustments would help protect households and strengthen public spending. In the discussion “Decisions that Impact: Economy and Government Measures in Chile,” organized by the Business School in conjunction with the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at UAI, Rodrigo Wagner and Claudio Agostini,…
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
March 01, 2026 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…
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…