Energytran Collaboration Network

The Energy Center of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile has joined the Energytran Collaborative Network, an international initiative that seeks to address the challenges of the energy transition through scientific cooperation between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

The Energytran project aims to address the energy transition as a common challenge, promoting the exchange, generation, and transfer of knowledge between research infrastructures, and contributing to the development of public policies and regulatory frameworks that drive a clean, sustainable, and fair transformation of the energy sector.

From a multidisciplinary approach—technological, environmental, and social—Energytran seeks to:

• Modernize energy research technologies to advance toward progressive electrification, integrating low-emission vectors such as hydrogen and lithium.
• Ensure that new energy sources are sustainable and environmentally friendly, reinforcing the environmental dimension of the transition.
• Promote social methods and public policies that ensure a beneficial and equitable energy transition for different communities, considering international territorial and economic justice.
• To promote scientific and technological cooperation between Europe and Latin America, strengthening knowledge and innovation networks with an ethical and quality approach.

The Energytran Collaborative Network brings together researchers, policymakers, private sector professionals, and civil society representatives, all committed to building a sustainable future. This inclusive and diverse community connects disciplines and regions, promoting open dialogue, the exchange of experiences, and the co-creation of solutions to current energy challenges.

For the UC Energy Center, being part of this network represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen research in energy storage systems, advance the integration of new clean technologies, and actively contribute to a more just and sustainable energy transition for the region.