Williams’ task 1 with lithium: accelerate the definition of strategic salt flats
Williams’ task 1 with lithium: accelerate the definition of strategic salt flats
August 18, 2023 Defining salt flats, ownership structure and recovering lost time are some of the challenges that the Secretary of State will have. While Liontown Resources identifies Argentina, China and Zimbabwe as the countries with the most lithium projects by 2026, Chile seems to be left out. The The responsibility, then, of the new Mining Minister, Aurora Williams, will be to speed up…
Sales of 100% electric vehicles continue to rise despite barriers still present
August 4, 2024 The segment recorded a 40.5% growth during the first half of the year. Experts analyze the various challenges to overcome for further development of electromobility in Chile. There are many examples of passing trends and fads. Electromobility, however, seeks to establish a solid foundation and expand its presence in Chile, especially considering that by 2035, only zero-emission vehicles will be sold nationwide….
Transforming the energy future
July 25, 2023 The Role of Digitalization in the Evolution of Electrical Substations Today, “smart” energy networks demand higher levels of communication, making digitalization the next step in the evolution of electrical substations. This shift not only changes how we conceive electrical infrastructure, but also opens new possibilities for the energy sector, improving security, reliability, interoperability, and real-time performance. The implementation of digital substations is…
Experts point out the high cost of not having energy available
July 18, 2023 In an effort to clarify key questions regarding electricity supply availability in the context of climate change and growing energy demand, the discussion “Energy Security: What is the Cost?” was held as part of the lecture series organized by Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI) and WEC Chile. Panelists: María Helena Lee, Head of the International Relations Office, Ministry of Energy Ernesto Huber, Executive…
Energy Transition
July 18, 2023 Column by Daniel Olivares, La Tercera The energy transition is above all a moral transition that is believed to take another 27 years worldwide. In Chile, the path will be full of adjustments in our regulation, which will gradually reflect a new balance between the principles of sustainability and resilience, and the principle of economic efficiency. Along these lines, the current energy…
Chasing efficiency
June 5, 2023 In Chile, the phrase “being where the sun shines brightest” is commonly used to describe a person who seeks opportunities in the most beneficial or comfortable situations, particularly in economic or social contexts. This saying also provides insight into the function of solar trackers, which optimize energy production in photovoltaic systems by maximizing solar exposure through mobility. Solar trackers enhance solar radiation…
Madero Mining, interview with Felipe Larraín
June 1, 2023 Interview with Felipe Larraín. See interview at: Madero Minería
The role of energy efficiency in the transition
June 1, 2023 “The energy transition involves a profound change not only in the way energy is produced but also in how it is transported and distributed.” On Energy Efficiency Day, it is important to highlight that the energy transition is not only about changing the way we generate energy but also about how it is transported, distributed, and consumed. By ensuring efficient energy consumption,…
Charging points: the unresolved debt in electromobility for private cars
May 29, 2024 Electric car sales have increased. According to figures from the National Automotive Association of Chile (Anac), 6,904 units were registered in 2022, an increase of more than 100% compared to 2021, but they still represent a lower percentage of the entire automotive market in the country. According to the National Electromobility Strategy, from 2035 they will only sell electric vehicles. However,…
Chile is two years away from becoming a potential leader in H2 production for the world
May 23, 2023 A sustainable energy future is emerging in Antofagasta, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, Biobío, and Magallanes. These regions host a portfolio of 50 publicly announced Green Hydrogen (H₂) projects at various stages of development, according to H₂ Chile, as reported by MINERÍA CHILENA. Ricardo Rodríguez, Head of Studies at H₂ Chile, explains that “most of these projects are still in the feasibility and pre-feasibility…