Green hydrogen and derivatives

We are developing solutions to scale up industrial production

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Agri PV: Strengthening Agricultural Resilience

Pioneering solutions for climate change adaptation through advanced technologies.

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Driving the Next Wave of Photovoltaic Efficiency

We leverage AI, IoT, Deep Learning, and Data Science to maximize asset performance and market competitiveness.

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Decarbonizing Industrial Sectors

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We are an R&D&I center dedicated to developing innovative solutions for industrial decarbonization.

As part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft network—the world’s leading organization for applied research in key sectors of the economy and society—we transfer technology and expertise from Germany to drive local impact.

Our Center for Solar Energy Technologies is co-financed by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) through its Capacity Strengthening Support Fund for R&D, as well as other public funds and industry projects.

Technology Services and Solutions

Decarbonizing industrial sectors

Development of customized strategies and integration of cutting-edge technologies to address the needs of energy-intensive industries.
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Green hydrogen and derivatives

Pre-feasibility analysis of the entire value chain for green hydrogen and its derivatives.
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Technologies for the Photovoltaic Industry

Preventive management and plant optimization using data-driven analysis, electroluminescence, and other advanced technologies.
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Renewable energy systems

Efficient integration of renewable energy sources into electrical grids, distributed systems, economic models, storage systems, and energy vectors.

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Sustainable buildings

Implementation of solar thermal energy, district heating, and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) for pollution-free cities and sustainable buildings.

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Dual-use land

Agri-PV and Floating PV: Synergistic use of photovoltaic energy with agricultural land or water bodies to reduce evapotranspiration.

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Water production and treatment

Water treatment and desalination systems tailored for diverse industrial sectors.
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Transfer of Agri PV Know-How to Minas Gerais
ANCESTRAL: The algorithm identifying profitability for industrial and district heat projects
Power-to-MeDME: The Fraunhofer Network in action
OPTIMINER: Sustainable recovery of critical minerals
MERLIN: Software for decarbonization
Fraunhofer and UCN: A strategic alliance for the future of lithium batteries
RENOVAL: Solar concentration for aluminum recycling
Laguna Carén Solar Thermal Power Plant
DeepScan: Deep learning driving sustainability in the photovoltaic industry
Study for the reconversion of thermoelectric plants
Agri PV: Empowering agriculture with photovoltaic innovation
Floating PV: Saving water and powering rural areas
Urban Farm: New ways to grow vegetables in the city
Reflection studies for environmental safety
Green Hydrogen Hub in Antofagasta
Guayacán and Jucosol: CSP in agribusiness
Corredor de la Cuenca del Salado: A solar city model
Atamos-TEC
Solar Resource Studies

10 years transforming energy for a sustainable future

In 2025, our Center for Solar Energy Technologies (CSET) celebrated ten years of fulfilling our founding mission: turning scientific discovery into impactful solutions for the challenges facing our industry and society.

For a decade, we have pioneered solutions for industrial decarbonization, powered by our partnership with Germany's Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a global benchmark for innovation and cutting-edge technology.

 

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