Researchers conclude that clean generation technologies provide flexibility to the SEN
Researchers conclude that clean generation technologies provide flexibility to the SEN
January 10, 2023 Using mathematical tools, Francisca Jalil and Eduardo Álvarez from ISCI studied how the joint action of CSP-TES and BESS systems, among other options, contributes to the energy system. The reliance on fossil fuels for energy production has created an urgent need to transition to a decarbonized energy matrix. But is this possible, and are the necessary measures being taken in this process?…
White roofs, the strategy to lower the temperature of houses
December 28, 2022 “Reducing indoor temperatures by 5°C to 10°C can significantly enhance living comfort,” highlights a specialist. Could this work in Chile? In the Indian city of Ahmedabad, a family spent about $135 (roughly $120,000 CLP) to paint the 7.5 square meters of their home’s concrete roof white. With no windows, the house reached nearly 46°C during the hottest periods, making it nearly uninhabitable….
CENTRA UAI and OECD hold seminar to assess the transition to the circular economy
December 28, 2022 “The Economic Aspects of Transitioning to a Circular Economy” was the focus of a seminar held by the UAI Energy Transition Center (CENTRA) in collaboration with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The event aimed to evaluate and propose efforts by various countries, including Chile, to transition toward a production model emphasizing reuse, repair, renewal, and recycling of existing materials…