Within the framework of the 2013 Best Private and Business Initiatives awards, organized by Diario Financiero.

The 17th edition of this business gathering was held at Viña Santa Rita, in Alto Jahuel, attended by high-ranking government officials and various representatives of the private sector. The best private and public initiatives of 2013 were honored during the event.

During the ceremony, 12 categories were awarded, including Best Entrepreneurship, Best Business Operation, Best International Expansion, Best Public Sector Initiative, Sustainability Award, Best Regional Development, Sustainability Award, Best Image and Advertising, Best Financial Operation, Innovation Award, Best Entrepreneurship Promoter, and Best Public-Private Initiative, in which SERC Chile secured first place.

The creation of SERC Chile was highlighted for its contribution to the study of factors restricting the development of solar energy in the country, emphasizing the potential of the Atacama Desert and the collaboration between the Universities of Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Chile, Adolfo Ibáñez, Concepción, Técnica Federico Santa María, and Fundación Chile.

The collaborative work of its six research lines was also considered, particularly solar energy in industry; water treatment for desalination, disinfection, and decontamination using solar energy; and energy coordination systems in rural and urban communities; among others.