In the context of the internationalization project led by Miguel Torres, the second version of the seminar “Integration of Renewable Energies for Power and Industrial Systems” took place in Concepción on November 6, organized by research lines 1 and 2 along with the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Universidad de Concepción. More than 60 attendees from […]

The presentation of the paper “On the Control of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plant under Non-Uniform Insolation” by Miguel Torres, Carlos Baier, José Silva, and José Espinoza was awarded the prize for best presentation in its session at the 2014 IEEE IECON conference, held in Dallas, Texas, USA, between October 29 and November 1, 2014. The project […]

Harvard University has opened the application process for the Sustainability Science program scholarships. The vacancies are aimed exclusively at PhD holders, postdoctoral researchers, and mid-career fellows. Interested parties must complete an application form before February 2015. Results will be announced one month later. Sustainability Science Fellowships at Harvard University: Doctoral, Postdoctoral, […]

Researchers from Yale University and the University of Connecticut examined the primary reasons why people install solar panels on the roofs of their homes. The study was conducted in various residential areas of Connecticut, USA, and was published in the Journal of Economic Geography. The main reason cited by these individuals is that they want […]

In a column published in the digital newspaper El Mostrador, where Senator Alejandro Guillier frequently shares his opinions, the president of the Senate Mining and Energy Commission called for improved technology, the creation of synergies, and a strategic focus on the future of lithium. El Mostrador 13-10-2014 Alejandro Guillier: Chile behind […]

The exhibition of the Eolian I solar car has been a success at the 2014 CONICYT Technology Fair, held today and tomorrow, October 7, at Plaza de la Constitución. Visitors, including several students, have had the chance to learn firsthand about the car’s history, characteristics, and range thanks to the explanations […]