The Laboratory for Innovation in High Voltage and Renewable Energy (LIATER) of the Faculty of Engineering of the National University of Colombia has established itself as a center of excellence in the development of innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of energy and digital technology.
Officially launched in 2019 with the support of ENEL-CODENSA, LIATER’s mission is to foster innovation and collaboration between academia, industry and other actors in the energy sector, with the aim of addressing the challenges of energy transformation in Colombia. Since its creation, the laboratory has developed numerous projects of significant impact.
One of LIATER’s most outstanding projects is Ecopetrol’s open innovation challenge, in which the laboratory was the winner, demonstrating its ability to develop valuable solutions for companies and individuals. In addition, the laboratory has developed a “solar box” to bring solar photovoltaic energy to isolated areas of the country, and has created the Smart Asset Management System (SAMS) platform to manage assets online, which has been recognized internationally.
A notable example was the inaugural conference of the XII Diploma in Photovoltaic Systems 2025-1, where the challenges of interconnecting electrical systems with inverter-based resources such as photovoltaic, wind and battery systems were discussed by Professor Ernesto Pérez. This event also saw the launch of the International Conference on Photovoltaic Systems and Technologies: Trends and Innovations.
In addition, LIATER participated in the #bifipv 2025 event in Antofagasta, where they shared advances in bifacial technology of photovoltaic modules and visited the ATAMOSTEC solar platform, underlining its commitment to excellence and innovation.
The laboratory has established strategic alliances with companies such as ENEL-CODENSA and Cisco, which has made it possible to accelerate technological development and improve the training of professionals in the energy sector. LIATER has also received multiple awards, including an honorable mention at the XXI International Conference on Maintenance and Asset Management.
LIATER is also the laboratory in charge at the Bogotá branch of the National University within its union with CACTUS, a consortium that aims to promote research and development in solar photovoltaic energy.
The laboratory continues to seek new opportunities to innovate and contribute to the sustainable development of the country. With ongoing projects and a strong network of collaborators, LIATER is well positioned to be a leader in energy and digital transformation in Colombia, establishing itself as a true catalyst for change and sustainability.
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