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SUMMER SCHOOL “ENERGY SPACES AND TRANSITIONS”

The expansion and application of renewable energies are gaining priority and importance worldwide. The strategies, policies and corresponding measures taken by governments and states have far-reaching and very specific implications in multiple spheres. The use of technology, the planning of power plants and the prospects for decarbonization of entire industries and countries depend, among other factors, on the geographic location where they are to be implemented. 

In this summer school, experts from the University of Heidelberg, the University of Chile and other Chilean universities, as well as experts on the field, together with the participants, will address the topic of renewable energies in old and new energy spaces by means of the following research questions:

  1. How do narratives, data, regulations, valorization strategies, governance arrangements or infrastructures (re)produce new and old energy spaces?
  2. What is the relationship between space and technology, energy policy and transition scenarios?
  3. What conflicts can be observed in relation to the production of new and old energy spaces? 

Target audience

The course is aimed at master's and doctoral students in the areas of Social Sciences (Sociology, Political Science), Geography, Anthropology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and those interested from related areas.

Structure and organization

The summer school has the following structure: three days of presentations by teachers in the mornings and two days of field trips, in addition to group work on the first, fourth and fifth days.

  • Dates: the summer school will take place on Monday, November 18th  from 18:00 to 21:00 h and from Wednesday, November 20th to Sunday, November 24th from 09:00 to 18:00 h. 
  • Place: Heidelberg Center Latin America (Las Hortensias 2340, Providencia, Santiago de Chile).
  • Field trips to Cajón del Maipo and Til Til/Puchuncaví on November 21st and 22nd.

Tentative schedule: 

  • 18.11.: Governance Lecture: Overview of the energy transition in Chile
  • 11.20.: Energy transition in old and new energy spaces
  • 11.21.: Field trip to Cajón del Maipo
  • 11.22.: Field trip to Til Til/Puchuncaví 
  • 11.23.: Green hydrogen
  • 11.24.: Technologies and Infrastructures 

Requirements and application

  1. Complete the application form 

    here

  1. Please attach motivation letter specifying your interest, expectations and how the summer school relates to your personal, academic and/or professional profile. If you are currently doing research on the topic, please include a brief description.
  2. The receipt of your application will be confirmed.
  3. You will be notified regarding your acceptance to the summer school and will receive a payment plan.

Max. 20 participants. A minimum of participants is required for the course to be taught. 

Fees

The fee for the summer school, including field trip transportation is:

  • 250.000.- CLP - regular fee
  • 220.000.- CLP - students and alumni HCLA

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