An interesting session of the study titled “Self-government and Energetic Decentralization in Chile: Advantages, Challenges, and Projects” will take place in the auditorium of the Faculty of Engineering at Universidad Diego Portales (441 Ejército Libertador Avenue, Toesca subway station) on October 6.

Some of the topics to be covered include the political and philosophical aspects of decentralization, solar self-consumption, and experiences with renewable energy projects.

Registration for this event, which is sponsored by UDP and ACESOL, is free. All you need to do is click here to confirm your attendance.

We would like to invite you to review the program of activities, which will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

PROGRAM

8:40 – 9:10: Participant registration

9:10 – 9:20: Greetings and program presentation

Block 1

Political and Philosophical Aspects of Decentralization and Self-Governance in the Energy Sector: 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 Counsel for the City of Quilpué.

10:00 – 10:20: PHOENIX house (house for Emergency Post—Natural Impact Extreme): Sebastián Rojas Vera, architect and Casa Fenix Team Leader (Solar Decathlon Paris 2014).

Block 2

Presentation of examples of completed installation projects or projects in progress with NCRE. Three individuals with experience in the renewable energy sector will give presentations on Chilean installations and energy decentralization projects.

10:20 – 10:50: Solar Thermal Energy Applications for Heating and Refrigeration Processes: José Miguel Cardemil, researcher at the UDP Center for Energy and Sustainable Development.

10:50 – 11:10: Coffee Break

11:10 – 11:40: Energy generation and sale from various renewable sources: Jorge Cano Torres, head of the Energy Development and Project Area at KDM.

11:40 – 12:10: Electrification of off-grid rural areas through photovoltaic installations: Mario Méndez Lermanda, Technical Manager at Maritec Solar.

Block 3

Presentation on calculation and simulation software for comprehensive and decentralized renewable energy systems.

12:10–1:00 p.m.: Polysun simulation software for decentralized renewable energy systems: Andreas Wolf, Manager of Vela Solaris for South America.