Anillo Project ACT250025: Decision Support Tools for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Chile
Anillo Project ACT250025: Decision Support Tools for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Chile
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
Project Identification Official Title: Web platform for distribution network analysis for the efficient integration of distributed energy resources (ID24I10476). Project Type: FONDEF IDeA R&D Project. Executing Institution: Adolfo Ibáñez University (UAI) / Energy Transition Center (CENTRA). Execution Period: May 2024 – May 2026. Partner Entity: Chilean Solar Energy Association AG (ACESOL). Platform Link (Dev): https://app-dev.visionderred.cl/ Status: In execution. Executive Summary The VisiónDERRED project aims to…
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) for Sustainable and Resilient Energy Systems in Chile
Project Identification Official Title: Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) for Sustainable and Resilient Energy Systems in Chile. Project Type: Industrial Research Chair and Technology Transfer. Lead Institution: Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA), Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Execution Period: December 2024 – December 2025. Strategic Partner: SAESA Group. Status: Finalized (Phase 1). Executive Summary Chile is facing a decisive energy transformation, characterized by high renewable energy penetration and…
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…
Trucks with clean technologies are slowly becoming a reality in Chile
July 28, 2025 Currently, the large-scale adoption of electric or hydrogen-powered trucks for long-distance routes in Chile faces significant challenges. The main barrier is the lack of charging and refueling infrastructure. However, over time, this shift will clearly contribute to the sustainability of the transport sector. Chile, with its vast geography and extensive routes, presents unique challenges for freight transport. In this context, the electrification…
Electricity and hydrogen drive the modernization of freight transport
July 28, 2025 Given its extensive geography and complex routes, Chile faces significant challenges in freight transport. To address these complexities and move toward a more sustainable future, the electrification of the sector and the implementation of hydrogen-based technologies are emerging as key solutions. The National Automotive Association of Chile (ANAC) has highlighted a notable increase in the adoption of electrified trucks. In June, and…