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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.

Arturo D. Alarcón

Arturo D. Alarcón is a Senior Specialist in the Energy Division of the Inter-American Development Bank, based in Panama. He joined the Bank in 2010 and since then he works in the development and supervision of generation, transmission, distribution, rural electrification and alternative energy projects throughout the region. Currently his work focuses on issues of universal access, just and sustainable energy transition, and decarbonization. In addition, he acts as the focal point for hydroelectricity in the energy division of the IDB. Arturo has a PhD in Electrical Engineering (with a focus on electrical system planning) and an MSc in Electrical Power Engineering with Business, both from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow (United Kingdom). He is an electromechanical engineer from the Universidad Privada Boliviana. Before joining the IDB, he worked as a researcher at the Institute for Energy and Environment at the University of Strathclyde, developing new planning methods for renewable and distributed generation, smart grids, energy storage, and power systems.

Indigenous women: key agents of rural electrification

October 12, 2022 por Gabriela Montes de Oca - Arturo D. Alarcón Leave a Comment

Mujeres indígenas en capacitación de instalación y mantenimiento de paneles solares

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

Energizados, a tool to automate the detection of electrical fraud

December 17, 2021 por Cristina Giraldo - Arturo D. Alarcón - Carlos Echevarría Barbero - Virginia Snyder - Alexander Riobo Leave a Comment

Energizados, herramienta para detección de fraudes

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?

June 3, 2019 por Arturo D. Alarcón - Michelle Hallack Leave a Comment

Hydrolectric in Brazil- Energy economic development

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

May 2, 2019 por Arturo D. Alarcón Leave a Comment

Public light in moder 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

October 9, 2018 por Arturo D. Alarcón - Edwin Malagón - Virginia Snyder Leave a Comment

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

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