A graduate in Electrical Engineering from UNR participated in a research project in Germany that seeks to optimize energy consumption in the transmission of offshore wind farms.

In a world in perpetual motion, the constant search for innovation becomes a necessity, especially in areas critical to progress. Among these, electrical engineering stands out, an essential pillar in the structure of contemporary societies. Valentina Tognoli González, graduated in Electrical Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Rosariorecently participated in a project in Germany with the aim of finding solutions that optimize energy consumption in the transmission of energy generated by offshore wind farms.

The project arose from the fact that Valentina was selected for a scholarship to be part of the ALEARG-KOSPIE scholarships, while she was going through the last stage of her university career. These scholarships arise from an Agreement between the Ministry of Education of the Argentine Republic and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) of Germany. “It is for advanced engineering students, in which those of us who apply are allowed to spend a year in this country,” she explained.

The prominence of renewable energies on the international agenda has reached significant proportions, with its importance becoming increasingly evident in the global context of preservation of the environment and its resources. The need to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources has driven the expansion and diversification of clean energy, transforming it into a fundamental pillar to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability worldwide.

“In Europe, what is planned is to be able to increase the generation capacity of renewable energy, whether photovoltaic and/or wind, in order to displace conventional technologies based on burning coal, gas, diesel, etc. The key is to be able to generate cleaner energy,” explained Tognoli González and added: “The problem is that it is not manageable, that is: you cannot choose when the wind blows or when there is sun. Then a lot of flexibility is lost so you have to install a lot of capacity to later store or dispose of.”