en.Wedoany.com Reported - Transelec emphasized at the "Power of Energy" Summit (Summit "El Poder de la Energía") the need to strengthen the power grid to accommodate renewable energy growth and meet future system demands. The summit, held in Puerto Varas, brought together government officials, business representatives, and experts from Chile's southern macrozone (macrozona sur austral) energy sector.
Christian Weishaupt, Manager of Transelec's Southern Zone (Zona Sur), stated that transmission is key infrastructure and a driver of the energy transition, as connecting all domestically produced renewable energy depends on it. Weishaupt noted that the current challenge lies not only in continuing to integrate renewable energy into the energy mix but also in developing the necessary infrastructure to deliver this energy safely, reliably, and efficiently to consumption centers. The growth of renewable energy, the electrification of different production sectors, and rising energy demand all further require strengthening the transmission network to connect regions, promote new investments, and ensure continuous power supply for residents and businesses.
The executive added that the development of the power system requires more efficient use of existing grids, as well as new investments to enhance grid resilience against contingencies and future demands. "Redundancy must be built so that each of us can obtain safe and reliable electricity," Weishaupt emphasized. "The infrastructure decisions we make today will determine whether we can meet the energy challenges of the coming decades and support the future development of each region."
During the meeting, Transelec participated in an analysis of transmission and distribution challenges, which are seen as key drivers for achieving the energy transition and unlocking the renewable energy potential of Chile's southern regions. Organized by Tendencia & Territorio, the summit explored topics such as electricity demand growth, energy security, infrastructure modernization, and strengthening ties with communities.
The summit attracted government officials including Los Lagos Regional Governor Alejandro Santana, Los Lagos Regional Minister of Energy Andrés Niklitschek, Puerto Varas Mayor Tomás Gárate, Senator Carlos Ignacio Kuschel, and Fresia Mayor José Miguel Cárdenas. Representatives from companies such as WPD, Colbún, Mainstream, Factor Energía, Innergex, Solarity, Engie, Grupo Saesa, CRELL, and Acesol delivered presentations on topics including renewable energy generation, transmission, distribution, technological innovation, energy efficiency, and community relations.
The summit concluded with a consensus that the energy transition requires not only technological solutions and adequate infrastructure but also close collaboration between businesses, governments, and communities. Christian Weishaupt summarized that the energy transition requires a long-term vision and ongoing cooperation among businesses, governments, and communities, as only through this can infrastructure be developed to meet future energy demands and drive sustainable development in each region.
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