Line 2 | Inclusive Solar Energy Transition
SERC Chile proposes to approach the interdisciplinary study of solar energy
The social, territorial, and economic dimensions of the energy transition are addressed here. This line seeks to ensure equitable access and social inclusion in solar energy initiatives, especially for rural, isolated, and vulnerable communities.
The main objective is to generate knowledge and develop innovative socio-technical arrangements that integrate social, environmental, economic, and technological dimensions to promote an inclusive energy transition in Chile with an emphasis on solar energy.
Principal Investigator
Anahí Urquiza
Dr. Anahí Urquiza Gómez has been the deputy director of the Solar Energy Research Center (SERC Chile) since 2026 and serves as the Director of Innovation at the University of Chile. She has had a significant influence on Chile's public policies regarding energy and climate change through her interdisciplinary research and leadership. Her studies on energy poverty have highlighted inequalities in energy access, promoting more inclusive policies for vulnerable communities and participatory energy transitions.
In the field of climate resilience and water security, her research has contributed to the design of climate change adaptation strategies in areas affected by water scarcity. Additionally, her contributions to the analysis of urban climate risks have strengthened the actions of local governments to increase the resilience of cities against environmental impacts.
Urquiza has also played a key role in promoting a just energy transition through her participation in the Green Hydrogen Commission, the Scientific Advisory Council on Climate Change, and CORFO. Furthermore, her leadership in research networks has strengthened collaboration between science, public policy, and communities, consolidating the Chilean approach to energy governance, climate adaptation, and sustainability.
