The uneven progress of green hydrogen projects
January 28, 2026 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…
Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Research Positions 2026
January 28, 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…
Wind drought characterisation for the National Electricity Coordinator
What happens to the system when the wind drops for days? The study characterises these events and their effect on operation.
NEMa: energy planning and grids for decarbonising Magallanes
Technical advice to make energy planning in Magallanes robust and consistent with its territory, as green hydrogen arrives and heating and transport electrify.
VisiónDERRED web platform for efficient integration of distributed energy resources
Web platform that assesses in hours how much distributed generation each point of Chile’s distribution networks can host. FONDEF IDeA R&D project ID24I10476, carried out by CENTRA UAI with ACESOL as partner.
Energy Opportunities for the Next Government – Opinion Column, Claudio Seebach
December 23, 2025 The rise of distributed energy resources such as solar rooftops, electric vehicles, and heat pumps, the emergence of new business models like demand aggregators, and the increased competitiveness of technologies for electrifying and digitizing energy-intensive activities are redefining the sector. Although the electrification of transportation and heating is just beginning, it promises to transform energy management, giving consumers a leading role in…