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FABIAN.BARRIA@E-FERN.COM BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Chile, and Mphil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge. He has more than 14 years of experience in the energy sector. His career has been mainly focused on energy markets, renewable energies promotion, energy storage integration, energy planning, flexibility of power systems, new technologies, descarbonisation and energy transition strategies. His work experience has covered also analysis and development of regulations and public policies, research, consulting and teaching.
Technical and regulatory support on matters related to the electricity market and the incorporation of battery storage projects in the SEN (Sistema Eléctrico Nacional).
Research and consultancy project on validation methodologies for new energy efficiency and heat transfer measures in buildings using intelligent technologies.
Teaching at the Diploma in Renewable Energies, covering electric regulation and policies for promoting renewable energies.
Leading a team responsible for monitoring and updating regulation for electric markets in Chile. Regulations developed in renewable energies, energy storage, electric transmission and distribution, capacity and flexibility markets, green hydrogen, decarbonization, green tax, and supply security. Production of legally binding technical reports on energy planning, energy pricing, and renewable energy promotion.
Development of regulatory analysis in operation of electric systems, energy storage, and renewable energy integration. Support for the implementation of new electric markets. Power system modeling for planning and pricing. Monitoring and reporting of critical indicators. Production of legally binding technical reports on planning and pricing.
Training and consultancy on technical, economic, and regulatory aspects for project developers.
Lectures on electric markets, renewable energy regulation, carbon emissions, and renewable technologies. Design, coordination, and implementation of the first continuing education program on renewable energy at the University of Chile.
Modeling and analysis of long-term electricity demand and development of applications to assess the effects of climate change on power grids. Consulting and research on projects funded by the European Union on comparison of technical, economic, and institutional barriers for renewable energy integration in South America, and on technical aspects of renewable energy generation to support university education.
Lecturing on renewable generation technologies and power systems integration for undergraduate students.
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