Researcher CENTRA UAI will participate in an interuniversity project that will use hardware for real-time simulations of the electrical system
Researcher CENTRA UAI will participate in an interuniversity project that will use hardware for real-time simulations of the electrical system
June 10, 2022 Chile Develops Real-Time Power Grid Simulation Laboratory for Renewable Energy Integration Through a Fondequip-funded project, an inter-university research team will implement a configurable testbed using real-time simulators to model the operation of power grids with high penetration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. This initiative aims to optimize the active and efficient operation of distribution networks and the…
Director of CENTRA speaks before the Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies
June 6, 2022 Professor Daniel Olivares, Director of CENTRA, was invited to the June 6 session of the Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies to present his views on the Bill that creates a stabilization and emergency energy fund and establishes a new temporary price stabilization mechanism for electricity customers subject to price regulation. Watch the recording of the session and Professor Olivares’ intervention…
Chile takes the first firm steps on the path towards a green taxonomy
June 1, 2022 Published by Diario Financiero. Requiring companies to incorporate information on sustainability and corporate governance issues in their annual reports by regulation can help investors better choose where to invest, considering new global challenges. A similar approach is taken by the classification systems for sustainable economic activities that already exist in Europe, from which Chile can learn, according to experts. In November of…
Energy efficiency in low voltage electric motors
May 17, 2022 Posted by Revista ElectroIndustria. A few years ago, electric motors represented over 60% of the country’s energy consumption in Chile, a fact that explains the industry’s interest in having more efficient equipment. To understand more about energy efficiency in low-voltage electric motors, we spoke with Luis Gutiérrez, Doctor of Electrical Engineering, Power Systems (University of Manchester, United Kingdom), Director of the…
Interview with Shahriyar Nasirov in Mejor Energía TV
May 12, 2022 CENTRA researcher Shahriyar Nasirov speaks on Mejor Energía TV about the global context, the impact on the energy supply chain in the midst of the Ukraine-Russia war, and the rise of renewables in Chile and the opportunities for integration with Argentina.
Electricity transmission and distribution: two focuses in the sights of the energy transition
May 6, 2022 Published by Revista Nueva Minería y Energía. The lack of capacity in power transmission, combined with slow progress on the reform contained in the long-term distribution law, are two factors keeping the industry on high alert. The local transmission system faces a major challenge: accelerating investments to accommodate the increasing number of renewable generation projects. Strengthening this sector is key to preventing…
UAI Center for Energy Transition will evaluate the use of green hydrogen to decarbonize and decontaminate Araucanía
April 20, 2022 The study aims to identify technological alternatives compatible with the socio-cultural identity of some communities, in addition to the costs of an eventual change and the application of appropriate policies, it will last 3 years and will use mathematical optimization models applied to the national territory and to the cities of Temuco and Padre Las Casas, in the Araucanía Region. A…
The challenges for the electrical system in the face of the water crisis
April 19, 2022 Although for now there is no risk of rationing, if necessary, a decree would allow the application of a series of exceptional measures to reduce electricity consumption. Although the electricity supply is still guaranteed, the drought is a reality that must be overcome. For this reason, there is a preventive rationing decree that establishes measures against energy shortages, considering that the…
“The ‘ideal’ energy matrix is a mirage that not only moves away, but also changes shape as we move forward”
April 17, 2022 Recently established, the Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and the development of innovative solutions for the global energy transition. The center focuses heavily on Chile’s unique energy sector challenges and works closely with local industry and the public sector. To learn more about the need for an energy transition and…