The Los Andes Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy (CEGA) is a research center within the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Chile, comprising a multidisciplinary team of professionals in geology, engineering, social sciences, and energy. Its work is focused on the development of geothermal energy in Chile as a clean and sustainable alternative for electricity and heat generation.
In addition to its ongoing production of academic research, the Centro de Excelencia en Geotermia de los Andes (CEGA) carries out and participates in a range of projects related to high-enthalpy applications, direct use, salt flats, and education surrounding geothermal resources.
“We work to improve and expand scientific knowledge about geothermal energy in Chile. Our mission is to make geothermal energy a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and economically competitive resource that contributes to the energy needs of Chile and Latin America.”
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Establishing cutting-edge analysis services is one of CEGA’s central objectives. The acquisition of sophisticated instruments, previously unavailable in the country, will make it possible to implement and operate a set of world-class laboratories. The equipment will be used by CEGA researchers and students, collaborating institutions in Chile, and also by the international geothermal community.
CEGA is made up of a team of researchers from the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Chile, together with scientists from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and other international institutions.
