Diversification of the energy matrix in the metropolitan region of Santiago de Chile with focus on renewable energies

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Cities & their relation to energy
  • Historical Context
  • The development of Santiago in the context of Latin American cities
  • Project Context
  • Urbanization & Energy
• Energy Situation
  • Introduction and development of energy matrix
  • Concepts of Energy Security
• The electricity sector
  • The electricity grid in Chile
  • The reform process until 2000
  • Post-Privatization period and the electricity market structure
  • Framework for Renewable Energy Integration
  • Technology Approach - Smart Grids
  • Approaches to Electricity Security and Recommendations
• Diversification Options
  • Demand Side Options
    • Energy Efficiency
  • Transport Sector
  • Commercial, public and residential sector
  • Industry Sector
  • Regulatory measures
  • Supply Side Options
    • Renewable Energies
    • Renewable Energies in the Chilean context
    • Hydropower
    • Geothermal Energy
    • Wind Power
    • Biomass & Biofuels
    • Ocean Energy
    • Solar Energy
    • Indigenous Resources
    • Nuclear Power

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work aims to provide a solution for the diversification of the Chilean energy matrix with a focus on renewable energies. The research is embedded in the project called Risk Habitat Megacity, which investigates the development of urban settlements in the context of their sustainability.

• The importance of cities as energy consumption centers in the Chilean context
• Historical analysis of the Chilean energy situation and the three energy crises the country has suffered from
• The role of the electricity sector in facilitating the integration of renewable energies
• Measures and strategies for a sustainable development with enhanced energy security and reduced import dependency
• The need for a comprehensive long-term energy policy framework that includes both energy policy and energy efficiency programs

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter explores the importance of cities and their role as energy consumption centers in the Chilean context. It provides a historical analysis of the energy situation in Chile, including descriptions of the three energy crises the country has faced and the strategies used to overcome energy shortages. The second chapter focuses on the development of the Chilean energy matrix and the concept of energy security. It examines the importance of a well-designed and competitive electricity market in facilitating the integration of renewable energies. The third chapter delves into the electricity sector in Chile, including the electricity grid, the reform process until 2000, and the post-privatization period. It analyzes the current electricity market structure and discusses the framework for renewable energy integration, including the technology of smart grids. The fourth chapter presents various diversification options, focusing on both demand-side and supply-side measures. It discusses energy efficiency programs, the transport sector, commercial and residential energy consumption, and regulatory measures. The chapter also explores the potential of renewable energy sources in the Chilean context, including hydropower, geothermal energy, wind power, biomass, and solar energy.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work focuses on the diversification of the Chilean energy matrix, emphasizing renewable energies within the broader context of sustainable urban development. Key topics include energy security, energy efficiency, electricity sector, energy crisis, and renewable energy technologies.