Electricity sector specialists discuss the overcosts of the energy system
Electricity sector specialists discuss the overcosts of the energy system
August 23, 2024 Industry and academic leaders discussed challenges and opportunities in the energy system. “Optimizing systemic costs: Where are the incentives?” is the panel discussion on energy system cost overruns held by the UAI Energy Transition Center (CENTRA) of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of Adolfo Ibáñez University, offering a platform to address challenges and opportunities in the electricity sector. Daniel Olivares,…
Electric generators: how much they cost and what to look for when buying
August 15, 2024 Due to the prolonged power outages that have affected thousands of Chileans, sales of products such as electric generators have skyrocketed in retail, with people looking for solutions to keep their homes running, especially when it comes to lighting and essential appliances, such as refrigerators, heating/cooling systems and medical equipment, for example. When deciding whether to buy an electric generator, Manuel…
An artificial heart that ensures continuity
August 7, 2024 The supply of electricity is essential for daily life, and ensuring a constant, adequate and efficient flow is essential in any strategic planning and management process. For this reason, the use of backup power generation equipment is indispensable in facilities and activities of all kinds, especially in productive sectors and critical services such as health, data monitoring, digital networks and national…
Reliability in Distribution Networks: Tensions Between the Electric and Forestry Industries
December 20, 2023 Enjoy the Full Recording of the Seminar: “Reliability in Distribution Networks: Tensions Between the Electric and Forestry Industries” A key event organized by CENTRA UAI and FENACOPEL, this seminar was held on December 19, 2023, focusing on the interaction between the electric and forestry industries. The discussions covered topics such as fire prevention, legal responsibilities, and safety management in the operation of…
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…
Territorial energy planning: in search of certainty
April 13, 2023 Cristián Araya, lawyer at the Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA) of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, UAI. Recently, voices have been raised in various fields advocating the importance of proper territorial planning, with an emphasis on the energy and infrastructure industries. For some, the mere mention of the term brings back harsh memories of inefficient centralized planning, often conducted from an…
Column by Cristián Araya M.: Framework Law on Climate Change: A matter of principles
December 12, 2022 “…Represents a transformation that will bring significant opportunities for the country…” This is how the current Minister of the Environment, Maisa Rojas, described the Framework Law on Climate Change (LCC) during a Senate Environment Committee session when she served as an advisor to the committee. This transformation could soon become a reality once the LCC is fully implemented. With its ambitious and…