Challenges and potential solutions with ultra-deep penetration of renewables and distributed energy resources
Challenges and potential solutions with ultra-deep penetration of renewables and distributed energy resources
November 7, 2023 The Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA) at the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, is pleased to invite you to the lecture by Professor Pierluigi Mancarella, titled: “Challenges and Potential Solutions with Ultra-Deep Penetration of Renewables and Distributed Energy Resources: Experiences from the Australian ‘Real-World Lab’” The event will take place at the Alejandro Jadresic Auditorium, Campus Peñalolén, on Thursday,…
Electrical distribution and its regulation: keys to electromobility and distributed generation
October 18, 2023 “WE CANNOT ADDRESS DISTRIBUTION REFORM WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THAT IT IS A MARKET TRANSFORMATION” Recent studies in Chile show that around 6 GW netbilling-type generation projects, without storage, could be integrated into distribution networks, which is equivalent to 50% of the maximum demand of the National Electric System (SEN). On the other hand, 426,000 new cars were sold in the country last…
Free seminar on integrated electrical distribution for electromobility
October 6, 2023 The Center for Energy Transition of the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (CENTRA UAI) and the Chilean Association of Energy Marketers (ACEN) will hold a free seminar on “The Role of Electrical Distribution and Its Regulation in the Integration of Electromobility, Distributed Generation, and the Electrification of Energy Demand in Chile.” The event will take place in a…
Centra UAI and Cigre develop first seminar focused on the energy user
September 27, 2023 The innovative meeting will include debates on the global energy crisis, security, carbon neutrality and climate change. In an event that seeks to address the challenges related to the energy user, the Chilean Committee of the International Council of Large Electrical Grids (Cigre Chile) and the Energy Transition Center (CENTRA) of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of the Adolfo Ibáñez University, will…
Discussion: Geothermal energy in Chile: What are we up to?
April 26, 2023 The Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI), through its Energy Transition Center (CENTRA), in collaboration with the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) of Chile and Mexico, organized a discussion on geothermal energy in Chile. The event focused on the current state of geothermal energy, covering recent advancements, challenges, and future opportunities. The discussion emphasized the potential…
Potential of microgrids and distributed resources to support the energy transition in Chile
April 26, 2023 The Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of the UAI, through its Energy Transition Center (CENTRA) and in conjunction with the Energy Center of the University of Chile, organized this discussion on the potential of electrical microgrids and distributed energy resources to support the energy transition in Chile. The experts discussed the benefits and challenges of these technologies in the creation of…
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…
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…
UC Berkeley expert speaks at the launch of the UAI Center for Energy Transition
April 6, 2022 On Wednesday, April 6, the launching ceremony of the UAI Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA) was held, an interdisciplinary body – born from the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences UAI (FIC) – whose purpose is to allow society to advance in the transition towards economical, environmentally friendly, socially acceptable and secure energy supply and use systems. At the event, Daniel Kammen,…
Energy transition: experts address global and public policy challenges
February 2, 2022 The mass integration of renewable energy and decarbonization were key topics discussed during a seminar at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI) to introduce the newly established Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA). As part of the launch of CENTRA UAI, academics from the university participated in an online seminar, addressing global energy challenges and public policy issues from the perspective of various research initiatives….