Column by Cristián Araya M.: Framework Law on Climate Change: A matter of principles
Column by Cristián Araya M.: Framework Law on Climate Change: A matter of principles
December 12, 2022 “…Represents a transformation that will bring significant opportunities for the country…” This is how the current Minister of the Environment, Maisa Rojas, described the Framework Law on Climate Change (LCC) during a Senate Environment Committee session when she served as an advisor to the committee. This transformation could soon become a reality once the LCC is fully implemented. With its ambitious and…
Carlos Silva, Centra UAI: «The energy transition must involve all sectors»
December 12, 2022 Energy transition is a key focus for CENTRA at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, which is dedicated to interdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer to drive a profound transformation toward a low-carbon economy. To learn more, Club de Innovación interviewed Carlos Silva, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a researcher at CENTRA, who shared his insights on the topic. A Broader Scope for Energy Transition Silva…
Researchers review the challenges to advance clean energy
November 25, 2022 Chile’s goals are clear: the country aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. To reach this milestone, a comprehensive energy transition is essential to replace non-renewable sources with clean energy. Are we on the right track? Here, three experts analyze the key issues to address in this effort. The Challenge of a Just Transition in Energy Decarbonization By Cecilia Ibarra, researcher at…
UAI Engineering and WEC-Chile begin a series of talks on technologies, business models and sustainable forms of energy
November 19, 2022 The lecture series “Energy Challenges – Chile 2023” is organized by the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI) and the World Energy Council – WEC Chile. The series kicked off with the lecture “Opportunities to Integrate Demand-Side Energy Policies,” addressing topics such as sustainable energy demand, new technologies, business models, and sustainable energy solutions. “We aim for…
Why regional leader Chile’s electric bus embrace will likely tighten
November 14, 2022 Luis Gutiérrez is director of the Civil Engineering in Energy career and academic of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of the Adolfo Ibáñez University, associate researcher for the Center for Energy Transition (CEnTra-UAI) and for the Solar Energy Research Center (SERC-Chile). Luis holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. In 2023…
UAI Energy Transition Center signs agreement with the International Council of Large Electric Grids (CIGRE Chile)
November 10, 2022 The International Council of Large Electric Grids (CIGRE) signed an agreement with the UAI Energy Transition Center (CENTRA), which will allow for a closer link between both entities and meet different objectives, such as holding a series of discussions on energy, publishing open-access discussion documents, and executing a fellowship program for professionals to explore relevant research questions. The director of CENTRA,…
Power quality analysis: Detecting phenomena that run through electrical networks
November 7, 2022 In electrical installations, various disturbances can affect the operation and lifespan of critical equipment. For this reason, an increasing number of companies are incorporating power quality studies into their electrical maintenance programs. In this article, academics and specialists share their perspectives on the matter. As industries adopt more digital technologies in their processes, their equipment becomes increasingly vulnerable to electrical network…
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,…