SHIPCAL‐CL ‐ Development and validation of a public simulation tool for assessing the performance of Solar Thermal and Cooling Systems integrated into industrial processes in Chile - 2024/2026

The SHIPCAL-CL project aims to develop and validate a public simulation tool that enables the assessment of the performance of solar thermal and cooling systems integrated into industrial processes in Chile. This platform addresses the need for accessible technological solutions to support the energy transition in the industrial sector, especially in a country with high solar potential like Chile.

By creating a robust numerical model, the project will allow accurate simulation of how these systems behave under real climatic and operational conditions, taking into account geographic variability and the specific thermal demands of different productive sectors. The tool will be developed using local data and validated through case studies applied in Chilean industries. This will ensure its practical utility and applicability for companies, research centers, and decision-makers.

The initiative promotes the use of renewable thermal energy in industry, facilitating the design of more efficient, sustainable, and context-adapted solutions, while contributing to emissions reduction and the achievement of sustainability goals.

Grant Program: FONDEF

Project Duration: 24 months

Principal Investigators: José Miguel Cardemil, Rodrigo Escobar