The challenge of integrating storage for a flexible and stable electrical system
The challenge of integrating storage for a flexible and stable electrical system
THE GROWING INCORPORATION OF BATTERIES REQUIRES ADAPTING OPERATIONS, MODELING, AND THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO RESPOND TO A GRID WITH GREATER PARTICIPATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND INVERTER-BASED RESOURCES. The expansion of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is changing the way the National Electrical System (SEN) is planned and operated. Their incorporation makes it possible to take advantage of renewable surpluses and shift energy toward moments of…
Enel Foundation, ISCI, and UAI academic developed an unprecedented study on the impact of the blackout in Chile
July 31, 2026 The study detected inconsistencies over time in the comparative analysis of methodologies for estimating the costs and social impact of massive electrical blackouts—episodes that are increasingly frequent in the context of greater energy demand and extreme natural events due to climate change. Professor Rodrigo Moreno, PhD and academic at the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences and at the Business School of…
How automation drives smarter power distribution
July 30, 2026 The new demands on the electrical system are transforming the role of distribution networks. In the face of advancing renewable energy, distributed generation, electromobility, and the growing use of electricity across different sectors, automation is establishing itself as a key element for operating a smarter, more resilient infrastructure prepared for the challenges of the future. For decades, electrical distribution networks were designed…
Technology that is gaining ground in the face of new challenges to energy storage
June 30, 2026 BESS systems provide flexibility, stability, and backup to the electrical system. Experts highlight that their development will allow the integration of more renewable energies and reduce operating costs. In addition to storing energy, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) have consolidated themselves as a key tool to accelerate the energy transition. Their versatility allows them to fulfill multiple functions, from containing renewable generation…
Green Hydrogen Conference in Chile: Progress and Status of Projects
June 26, 2026 Last Thursday, June 4, 2026, the “Meeting on Green Hydrogen in Chile: Progress and Status of Projects” was held. This event brought together students, academics, and representatives from the public and industrial sectors in Room 10 of the Vitacura campus of Adolfo Ibáñez University. The activity took place within the framework of the TEI RH2 Project, an international cooperation initiative promoted…
Control centers: The brain of the operation
May 27, 2026 NEW TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS ALLOW FOR STRENGTHENING MONITORING, MANAGEMENT, AND RESPONSE TO CONTINGENCIES. Integrated remote control and operation centers have become key pieces to safeguard the continuity and stability of the electrical system. In the view of Leonardo Prado, Director of Operations at ISA Energía, this is possible because advances in technology and artificial intelligence “put within our reach different solutions and…
Energy: The lever the world is asking us to activate
May 27, 2026 A few weeks ago, the Adolfo Ibáñez University (UAI) held the seminar “Electricity Regulation Reform: Priorities for a System in Transition,” an event that brought together a series of experts from the academic, public, and private spheres to discuss the future of the electricity sector in Chile. The rector of UAI, Francisco Covarrubias, opened the seminar with an image that ended up…
Proyecta Solar 2026: VisionDERRED, the platform that accelerates distributed generation in Chile
May 27, 2026 We attended Proyecta Solar 2026, and our shared impression is unanimous: solar energy in Chile has moved beyond being a promise and has become a systemic challenge in terms of infrastructure and management. We shared with more than 1,700 attendees at an event that demonstrated the tremendous maturity of our sector. The days when the sole objective was to increase installed capacity…
SEDE and ICARE delivered a report to the Minister of Energy with proposals for the advancement of the sector
April 8, 2026 The study identifies regulatory gaps and recommends prioritizing reform of the distribution sector and institutional modernization. Representatives of the “Growing with Energy” series met this Thursday with the new Minister of Energy, Ximena Rincón, to present the conclusions of a study developed by more than twenty leaders and experts from the national energy sector. The study aims to contribute to the sector’s…
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,…