Web platform · FONDEF IDeA R&D project

VisiónDERRED

Assesses in hours how much distributed generation each point of Chile’s distribution networks can host, using electrical models built on real infrastructure and operational data.

Open platform How it works

Operating hours: 9:00 to 19:00, Chile time

Peñalolén distribution network in VisiónDERRED

24 hto assess a specific project, compared with 1 to 3 months for a traditional study

10–15 %error margin between OpenDSS simulations and real measurements at feeder heads

4distribution utilities in the technical working groups: CGE, Chilquinta, Enel and SAESA

What it does

Tools

Nodal capacity

Heat maps showing how much generation each medium and low voltage node can host, to find the most robust connection points.

Project assessment

Automated technical analysis of a specific distributed generation project, with the studies required by current regulation.

Mitigation measures

Technical and economic assessment of smart inverters (Volt-Watt and Volt-Var control), network reconfiguration and voltage regulators.

Data quality

Algorithms that correct errors and inconsistencies in utility databases and harmonize sector information.

Project facts

Data

Official titleWeb platform for distribution network analysis for the efficient integration of distributed energy resources

InstrumentFONDEF IDeA R&D, ANID · Code ID24I10476

Executing institutionUniversidad Adolfo Ibáñez · CENTRA

PartnerACESOL, Chilean Solar Energy Association

PeriodMay 2024 to May 2026

AreaSmart grids · Distributed generation · Digitalization

Milestones and next steps

Roadmap

March 2025Minimum viable productWorking web platform with infrastructure data upload, user registration and automated modeling.
May 2026Final versionMap visualization, hosting capacity calculation, project assessment and technical-economic analysis of mitigation measures. Trademark and software copyright registration.
OngoingIndustry validationBeta testing with developer companies associated with ACESOL, in real-world scenarios.
OutlookSustainabilityModular SaaS freemium business model and bridge funding to address gaps such as zonal transmission.

How it was built

Method

VisiónDERRED was conceived as a public good for the energy sector: a meeting point between project developers and the companies that operate the networks. Its models are validated against real measurements and discussed in working groups with utilities, developers and the public sector, led by a Steering Committee.

Who takes part

Ecosystem

Executing institutionUniversidad Adolfo Ibáñez · CENTRA

PartnerACESOL, Chilean Solar Energy Association

UtilitiesCGE · Chilquinta · Enel · SAESA

DevelopersColbún · Energía Colectiva

Public sectorMinistry of Energy · SEC

FundingANID · FONDEF IDeA R&D · ID24I10476

Team

UAI · CENTRA

Luis GutiérrezDirection and management

Daniel OlivaresDirection and management

José María CruzDirection and management

Bernardo SeverinoResearch and development

Ignacio Pérez OrtizResearch and development

Also in research and development: Nazmi Jarsun and Raúl Ugarte. ACESOL counterpart: Darío Morales and Danilo Jara Aguilera. Engineering and planning representatives from Enel, CGE, SAESA and Chilquinta take part as technical collaborators.