Experiences of Antonio Nariño University, Tunja Campus, in the use of renewable energy sources

Abstract

Non-electrified areas are a present reality in developing countries, with high investment costs being the main cause. This situation is evident in some municipalities of the department of Boyacá, which is why research is being carried out at the Tunja campus of Antonio Nariño University related to the development of technologies that harness solar and wind energy for use in non-interconnected areas. This work presents experiences using local and recyclable materials with competitive market prices. The results obtained include: a patent application for a solar heater, a mechanical-hydraulic solar tracker, and a duct manufacturing machine; vertical and horizontal turbines have been built at the prototype level, as well as a solar concentrator dish. All these achievements, based on studies carried out since 2015, have been materialized by students in their thesis projects.