A session on the study entitled ‘Self-governance and energy decentralization in Chile: advantages, challenges, and projects’ will take place in the auditorium of the Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Diego Portales (441 Ejército Libertador Avenue, Toesca subway station) on October 6.
Topics to be addressed include the political and philosophical aspects of decentralization, solar self-consumption, and experiences with renewable energy projects.
Registration for this event, supported by UDP and ACESOL, is free. Simply click here to confirm your attendance.
We invite you to review the activity program, which will take place between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.
PROGRAM
8:40 – 9:10: Participant registration
9:10 – 9:20: Welcome and program presentation
Block 1
Political and philosophical aspects of energy decentralization and self-governance: challenges and advantages.
9:20 – 9:40: Solar self-consumption in Chile: analysis of GIZ project results: Matthias Grandel, Lead Renewable Energy Counsel at GIZ Chile.
9:40 – 10:00: Quilpué: public works for a more energy-efficient city: Ariel Markovits Rojas, Technical Works Advisor for the Municipality of Quilpué.
10:00 – 10:20: PHOENIX House (Post-Extreme Natural Impact Emergency House): Sebastián Rojas Vera, architect and Casa Fénix Team Leader (Solar Decathlon Paris 2014).
Block 2
Presentation of case studies involving completed installation projects and initiatives utilizing NCRE. Three experts from the renewable energy sector will present on Chilean installations and energy decentralization projects.
10:20 – 10:50: Solar thermal energy applications for heating and cooling processes: José Miguel Cardemil, researcher at the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development, UDP.
10:50 – 11:10: Coffee Break
11:10 – 11:40: Energy generation and sale from various renewable sources: Jorge Cano Torres, Head of the Development and Projects Area at KDM Energía.
11:40 – 12:10: Electrification of off-grid rural areas using photovoltaic installations: Mario Méndez Lermanda, Technical Manager at Maritec Solar.
Block 3
Presentation on calculation and simulation software for integrated and decentralized renewable energy systems.
12:10 – 13:00: Polysun simulation software for decentralized renewable energy systems: Andreas Wolf, Manager of Vela Solaris for South America.
