Offshore wind energy: The future of renewable sources comes from the sea
Offshore wind energy: The future of renewable sources comes from the sea
November 21, 2024 “Tripling the annual renewable energy capacity over the next six years would be the biggest step the world could take to achieve our global climate goals,” stated Jennifer Layke, Global Energy Director of the World Resources Institute, at the end of COP28 in the United Arab Emirates in December 2023, highlighting the agreement signed by 117 countries. Although renewable energy (RE) is…
CENTRA UAI holds seminar on smart grids with integration of solar roofs
The Energy Transition Center (Centra) of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI) held on Monday, June 3, the seminar “Distribution networks with high integration of solar roofs: lessons from the Australian case”. The activity took place between 9 and 11 am, with free access and in hybrid format at the Vitacura Campus (Room 7, Av. Santa María 5870). The…
Price reduction emerges as the main challenge in electromobility
December 18, 2023 One of the most ambitious goals of the National Electromobility Strategy aims for 100% of sales of light and medium vehicles to be zero emissions by 2035 and, although there is already progress, experts warn that massification will depend on the development of the brands. and government incentives. A little more than two years ago, the Government adopted a plan to…
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…
“It is up to us to take advantage of the opportunities of the energy transition”
August 29, 2023 The reference of the Center for Energy Transition (Chile), Carlos Silva, opened the streaming, “Vaca Muerta, nexus for Energy Integration” organized by Better Energy. He considered that gas and renewable energy are two priority sources of supply that would complement demand and supply on both sides of the Andes Mountains. “We have systems that have developed quite differently. For example, it…
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….
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…
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,…
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…
ESCO model for distributed generation: increasing contribution to energy efficiency, but…
April 12, 2023 Although energy service companies have carried out a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy (ERNC) projects, more bank financing and other conditions are still needed for greater penetration of this business model. Their name consists of just four letters, but over the past decade, they have left a mark that could be even deeper. The reference is to the so-called…