{"id":61099,"date":"2026-06-17T12:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capevlac.olade.org\/en\/?post_type=lp_course&#038;p=61099"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:12:16","slug":"artificial-intelligence-circular-economy","status":"publish","type":"lp_course","link":"https:\/\/capevlac.olade.org\/en\/courses\/artificial-intelligence-circular-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial Intelligence and Circular Economy in Energy Technologies: Innovation for a Sustainable Energy Transition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span class=\"citation-327\">Introduction <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-122\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"><span data-path-to-node=\"13,1\"><span class=\"citation-326\">The global energy transition requires not only the integration of renewable energy and new clean technologies, but also the development of sustainable models that optimize resource use, reduce waste, and extend the lifespan of energy assets<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,5\"><span class=\"citation-325\">In this context, the circular economy stands as a strategic approach to transform how energy technologies are designed, used, and managed<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,7\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-123\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"><span data-path-to-node=\"14,1\"><span class=\"citation-324\">In parallel, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the energy sector through advanced data analysis tools, automation, predictive maintenance, and process optimization<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"14,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"14,5\"><span class=\"citation-323\">The convergence between AI and the circular economy opens up new opportunities to improve the sustainability of technologies such as solar panels, batteries, energy storage systems, and electrical equipment<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"14,7\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-124\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"><span data-path-to-node=\"15,1\"><span class=\"citation-322\">This webinar aims to provide an introductory overview of how artificial intelligence can help drive circular economy models within the energy sector, promoting a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable energy transition<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"15,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-path-to-node=\"17,1\"><span class=\"citation-321\"><strong>2. Presentation of the Curriculum <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-126\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"18\"><span data-path-to-node=\"18,1\"><span class=\"citation-320\">The webinar will be delivered in a virtual format and will last approximately 2 hours, structured into interrelated thematic blocks that combine conceptual content, application examples, and interactive sessions with participants<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"18,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-127\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0,1\"><strong><span class=\"citation-319\">Block 1: Introduction to Circular Economy and Energy Technologies <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-128\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-318\">Circular economy principles applied to the energy sector<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-129\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-317\">Challenges associated with the lifecycle of energy technologies<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-130\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-316\">Technological waste management and recovery of critical materials<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-130\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,3,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-315\">The importance of circularity in the energy transition<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,2,3,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-132\" data-path-to-node=\"19,1,1\"><strong><span class=\"citation-314\">Block 2: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-133\" data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-313\">Basic fundamentals of artificial intelligence and data analysis<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-134\" data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-312\">AI applied to energy optimization and predictive maintenance<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-135\" data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-311\">Automation and smart monitoring of energy assets<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-136\" data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,3,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-310\">Use of AI to improve operational efficiency and sustainability<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,2,3,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-137\" data-path-to-node=\"19,2,1\"><strong><span class=\"citation-309\">Block 3: AI and Circular Economy in Energy Technologies <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-138\" data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-308\">AI applications for recycling, reuse, and lifetime extension of energy technologies<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-139\" data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-307\">Cases and trends in batteries, solar panels, and electrical systems<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-140\" data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-306\">Opportunities and challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-141\" data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,3,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-305\">Future perspectives on sustainable technological innovation<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,2,3,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"20\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,0\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-142\" data-path-to-node=\"20,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-304\">Classes will be in a virtual format, with participation from the technical team, and will be interactive to address participants&#8217; questions<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-143\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"22\"><strong><span class=\"citation-303\">3. General Objective of the Curriculum <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-144\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"23\"><span data-path-to-node=\"23,1\"><span class=\"citation-302\">To provide participants with an introductory overview of the application of artificial intelligence in circular economy models associated with energy technologies, identifying opportunities, challenges, and trends to strengthen the sustainability and efficiency of the energy transition<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"23,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-145\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"24\"><span data-path-to-node=\"24,1\"><span class=\"citation-301\"><strong>4. Learning Outcomes of the Curriculum<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"25\">Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"26\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-146\" data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-300\">Understand the basic principles of the circular economy applied to the energy sector<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-147\" data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-299\">Identify applications of artificial intelligence in energy technologies and systems<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-148\" data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-298\">Recognize opportunities to improve sustainability and efficiency through AI-based solutions<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-149\" data-path-to-node=\"26,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"26,3,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-297\">Analyze the potential of AI to optimize the lifecycle of energy technologies such as batteries and solar panels<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"26,3,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-150\" data-path-to-node=\"26,4,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"26,4,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-296\">Identify challenges and trends associated with the circular economy and energy digitalization in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"26,4,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-151\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"28\"><span data-path-to-node=\"28,1\"><span class=\"citation-295\"><strong>5. Participant Profile<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"29\">The webinar is aimed at:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"30\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-152\" data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-294\">Public officials and decision-makers linked to energy, environment, and innovation<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-153\" data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-293\">Professionals and technicians from the energy and technology sectors<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-154\" data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-292\">Consultants in sustainability, energy transition, and digitalization<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-155\" data-path-to-node=\"30,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"30,3,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-291\">Academics and researchers interested in artificial intelligence and the circular economy<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"30,3,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-156\" data-path-to-node=\"30,4,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"30,4,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-290\">Students of engineering, energy, sustainability, technology, and related fields<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"30,4,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-157\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"32\"><strong><span class=\"citation-289\">6. Intensity of the Curriculum <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-158\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"33\"><span data-path-to-node=\"33,1\"><span class=\"citation-288\">The study plan will have the following hourly workload<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"33,3\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"34\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>BLOCK<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>TOPIC<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>TIME ALLOCATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">BLOCK 1<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-159\" data-path-to-node=\"34,1,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,1,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-287\">Circular economy and energy technologies <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-160\" data-path-to-node=\"34,1,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,1,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-286\">35 MINUTES <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">BLOCK 2<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-161\" data-path-to-node=\"34,2,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,2,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-285\">Artificial intelligence applications in energy <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-162\" data-path-to-node=\"34,2,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,2,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-284\">40 MINUTES <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"34,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"34,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">BLOCK 3<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-163\" data-path-to-node=\"34,3,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,3,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-283\">AI applied to circular economy in energy technologies <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-164\" data-path-to-node=\"34,3,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,3,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-282\">35 MINUTES <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"34,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"34,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q&amp;A SESSION<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-165\" data-path-to-node=\"34,4,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,4,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-281\">Discussion and exchange with participants <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-166\" data-path-to-node=\"34,4,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,4,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-280\">10 MINUTES <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"34,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"34,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">TOTAL<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-167\" data-path-to-node=\"34,5,2,1\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,5,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"34,5,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-279\">2 HOURS<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-168\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"36\"><span data-path-to-node=\"36,1\"><span class=\"citation-278\"><strong>7. Registration<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-169\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"37\"><span data-path-to-node=\"37,1\"><span class=\"citation-277\">Participants must register as users at: <\/span><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/capevcursos.olade.org\/login\/signup.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjJnor03I6VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzAE\"><span class=\"citation-277\">https:\/\/capevcursos.olade.org\/login\/signup.php<\/span><\/a><span class=\"citation-277\"> and then enroll in the study plan through the following link: https:\/\/capevcursos.olade.org\/course\/view.php?id=35<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"37,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"38\">\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-170\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"38,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"38,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-276\">&#8220;This curriculum is open access and is free of charge for OLACDE Member Countries, as it is executed within the framework of the ETRELA project &#8216;Improving, increasing and facilitating access to education and training in renewable energies in Latin America,&#8217; funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Government and in cooperation with the ESCUELA POLIT\u00c9CNICA NACIONAL (EPN).&#8221; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-171\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"40\"><strong><span class=\"citation-275\">8. Training Methodology <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-172\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"41\"><span data-path-to-node=\"41,1\"><span class=\"citation-274\">All curriculum materials\u2014consisting of lessons, links for each synchronous session, and consultation and evaluation tools\u2014will be stored in the OLACDE knowledge community: <\/span><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/capevlac.olade.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjJnor03I6VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0QE\"><span class=\"citation-274\">https:\/\/capevlac.olade.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"41,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"41,5\"><span class=\"citation-273\">Participants must log into this platform using the username and password registered at the time of enrollment<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"41,7\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-173\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"42\"><span data-path-to-node=\"42,1\"><span class=\"citation-272\">Virtual sessions will be taught under a synchronous online modality, which involves real-time interaction between instructors and participants using OLACDE&#8217;s videoconferencing platform<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"42,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-174\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"43\"><strong><span class=\"citation-271\">9. Intellectual Property <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-175\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"44\"><span data-path-to-node=\"44,1\"><span class=\"citation-270\">All material produced and distributed in this course must be used exclusively by the person registered for it<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"44,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"44,5\"><span class=\"citation-269\">Any use of the material for purposes other than this specific training action must be consulted with and approved by OLACDE<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"44,7\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-176\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"46\"><span data-path-to-node=\"46,1\"><span class=\"citation-268\"><strong>10. Instructors<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-178\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"48\"><span data-path-to-node=\"48,1\"><span class=\"citation-266\">Patricia E. Otero Valladares is an Electronics and Control Engineer, holding Master&#8217;s degrees in Business Management and Electrical Engineering<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"48,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-179\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"49\"><span data-path-to-node=\"49,1\"><span class=\"citation-265\">She is currently a professor and Coordinator of the Electrical Engineering Career at the Escuela Polit\u00e9cnica Nacional (EPN), a researcher in the Scienergy group, and a doctoral candidate in the PhD Program in Electrical Engineering at the Escuela Superior Polit\u00e9cnica del Litoral (ESPOL)<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"49,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-180\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"50\"><span data-path-to-node=\"50,1\"><span class=\"citation-264\">She possesses professional experience in the oil, electricity, and public utilities sectors across both public and private organizations<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"50,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"50,5\"><span class=\"citation-263\">Throughout her career, she has held technical and management responsibilities, including Head of Commercial Transactions at the Empresa P\u00fablica Metropolitana de Agua Potable y Saneamiento de Quito (EPMAPS), Specialist in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at the Empresa El\u00e9ctrica Quito, and Manager of the Rural Electrification Project with Renewable Energies at the Ministry of Energy<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"50,7\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ec9c9cd3c9e60d68-181\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"51\"><span data-path-to-node=\"51,1\"><span class=\"citation-262\">Her academic and professional work focuses on electrical power systems, renewable energies, energy efficiency, electric mobility, and sustainability<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"51,3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Introduction The global energy transition requires not only the integration of renewable energy and new clean technologies, but also the development of sustainable models that optimize resource use, reduce waste, and extend the lifespan of energy assets. 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