When we talk about sustainable energy transition, we often think of how a wind turbine can replace the energy generated by a coal plant, or how the installation of solar panels and electric vehicles increasingly replace energy from oil. However, a true energy transition not only implies replacing fossil fuels, but also more inclusive and equitable energy development policies … [Read more...] about Indigenous women: key agents of rural electrification
Arturo D. Alarcón
Arturo D. Alarcón es Especialista Senior de la División de Energía del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, basado en Panamá. Ingresó al Banco en 2010 y desde entonces ha trabajado en el desarrollo y supervisión de proyectos de generación, transmisión, distribución, electrificación rural y energías alternativas en Brasil y la región. Actúa como el punto focal para la hidroelectricidad en la división de energía del BID. Arturo tiene un doctorado en Ingeniería Eléctrica (enfocado en la planificación de sistemas eléctricos) y una Maestría en Sistemas de Energía y Negocios, ambos de la Universidad de Strathclyde en Glasgow, Escocia (Reino Unido). Es ingeniero electromecánico de la Universidad Privada Boliviana. Antes de unirse al BID, trabajó como investigador en el Instituto de Energía y Medio Ambiente de la Universidad de Strathclyde, desarrollando nuevos métodos de planificación para generación renovable y distribuida, redes inteligentes, almacenamiento de energía y sistemas de energía.
Energizados, a tool to automate the detection of electrical fraud
Did you know that in 2019 the losses from electrical transmission and distribution systems in Latin America and the Caribbean could have supplied electricity to more than 50 million homes? To reduce these losses, the IDB has developed Energizados, a tool that uses artificial intelligence to automate the detection of electrical fraud. For electricity to reach cities, … [Read more...] about Energizados, a tool to automate the detection of electrical fraud
Energy transition and economic development: a challenge or an opportunity for Brazil?
Energy is key for economic development. Oil, gas, and electricity serve as an important input for transport and industry processes. Electricity is essential for household’s well-being, and commercial activities. Moreover, the quality of most public services, such as health and education, rely on electricity. Historically, demand growth is coupled with economic development. … [Read more...] about Energy transition and economic development: a challenge or an opportunity for Brazil?
Three solutions to reduce energy consumption in your city
Investments in energy efficiency can support cities to have a smarter use of energy, helping them to reduce carbon emissions. Moreover, energy efficiency may optimize the use of public resources, which are often scarce. Cities consume more than 65 percent of the World’s Energy and are responsible for more than 70 percent of global greenhouse emissions. In countries such as … [Read more...] about Three solutions to reduce energy consumption in your city
Digitization: a revolution for the hydroelectric sector
One of the first power generation technologies, created in the 19th century, is at the forefront of the digital revolution of the 21st century. Digital technology has been present in the electric sector since its inception, given its nature of high technological level. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (known as SCADA), have been common in power systems for … [Read more...] about Digitization: a revolution for the hydroelectric sector