How automation drives smarter power distribution
How automation drives smarter power distribution
July 30, 2026 The new demands on the electrical system are transforming the role of distribution networks. In the face of advancing renewable energy, distributed generation, electromobility, and the growing use of electricity across different sectors, automation is establishing itself as a key element for operating a smarter, more resilient infrastructure prepared for the challenges of the future. For decades, electrical distribution networks were designed…
Control centers: The brain of the operation
May 27, 2026 NEW TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS ALLOW FOR STRENGTHENING MONITORING, MANAGEMENT, AND RESPONSE TO CONTINGENCIES. Integrated remote control and operation centers have become key pieces to safeguard the continuity and stability of the electrical system. In the view of Leonardo Prado, Director of Operations at ISA Energía, this is possible because advances in technology and artificial intelligence “put within our reach different solutions and…
Proyecta Solar 2026: VisionDERRED, the platform that accelerates distributed generation in Chile
May 27, 2026 We attended Proyecta Solar 2026, and our shared impression is unanimous: solar energy in Chile has moved beyond being a promise and has become a systemic challenge in terms of infrastructure and management. We shared with more than 1,700 attendees at an event that demonstrated the tremendous maturity of our sector. The days when the sole objective was to increase installed capacity…
Anillo Project ACT250025: Decision Support Tools for Virtual Power Plants
Models and platforms to plan, operate and integrate Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) into Chile’s grids and regulation, focusing on efficiency, resilience and citizen participation.
Geely projects to double its sales and launch new models in Chile during 2026
March 2, 2026 The automaker, which has been operating directly in Chile since last year, projects doubling its sales in 2026 and plans to launch five new models locally this year, reinforcing its commitment to electromobility and SUVs. The Chilean automotive market, while still far from recovering the highs of the last decade, is beginning to show signs of stabilization. According to the National Automotive…
VisiónDERRED web platform for efficient integration of distributed energy resources
Web platform that assesses in hours how much distributed generation each point of Chile’s distribution networks can host. FONDEF IDeA R&D project ID24I10476, carried out by CENTRA UAI with ACESOL as partner.
CENTRA UAI researchers awarded ANID Regular Ring for innovation in virtual energy
November 4, 2025 The group, comprised of academics from the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences and the Business School, aims to develop a platform to support the design and operation of Virtual Power Plants in Chilean electricity markets. An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Adolfo Ibáñez University (UAI) was awarded the project “Decision Support Tools for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Chile” in the…
Chile needs a national roadmap to digitize its electricity system
November 3, 2025 Digitalization is redefining the way Chile operates, manages, and protects its electrical system. From phasor measurement units to digital substations, the country is moving toward smarter and more flexible grids, although challenges remain in interoperability, regulation, and the adoption of smart meters. Luis Gutiérrez, professor at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, tells us more about this topic. In recent years, what have been…