Opinion
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The sun: an inexhaustible source of energy and a strategic resource for Chile
Chile has one of the highest solar potentials on the planet. The Atacama Desert, in particular, registers irradiance levels that exceed 2,800 kWh/m² per year, well above the world average (1,800 kWh/m...
Law for the Promotion of Green Hydrogen in Peru
On March 23, 2024, Law No. 31,992, known as the “Law for the Promotion of Green Hydrogen”, was enacted in Peru, marking a fundamental milestone in the development of this industry in the country. This...
Electromobility pyramid and urban planning: Challenge to gender equity
The transition to electromobility in metropolitan cities such as Santiago has become a priority to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality of urban life. However, this shift goes beyond renewi...
Industry Leadership
Mining, traditionally dominated by men, is at a turning point. Female inclusion and leadership are not only critical to achieving gender equality (SDG 5), but also to building a more sustainable, inno...
The academy and the decisive years of green hydrogen
Chilean industry faces a future full of significant challenges, among which the decarbonization of the energy matrix and the sustainable use of water stand out. These issues are not exclusive to Chile...
Strengthening the Transition: Of the utmost urgency
Despite significant progress in the adoption of energy efficiency policies and clean electricity generation, the World Economic Forum in its latest report (June 2024) highlights with concern how the t...
Systemic Costs and Complementary Services
En esta columna escrita junto a Cristian Villalobos Gutiérrez y Samuel Bascuñan Cruces de Vinken abordamos la temática de Costos Sistémicos y Servicios Complementarios.Lograr costos totales eficientes...
Towards a lithium battery industry in Chile
Contar con las mayores reservas de litio del mundo no garantiza la posibilidad de capitalizarlo en ventajas para la creación de un sector fabricante de dichos acumuladores de energía.
Challenges of the new Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030
Chile ha dado pasos significativos hacia la transición a una matriz energética más limpia y sostenible. La próxima implementación de una nueva estrategia de hidrógeno en el país (Plan de Acción d...
Green ammonia: a solution for storage and transportation
El amoníaco verde constituye una solución muy conveniente al problema del almacenamiento y transporte del hidrógeno combustible. Y es que este último se presenta hoy como una promisoria alternativa, p...