Personal profile
Research Interests
Across multiple publications, the researcher advances sustainable energy access in Latin America through pragmatic, system-level analyses of rural electrification and building-integrated photovoltaics. The work combines techno-economic evaluation, optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems (solar, wind, diesel, battery) and dispatch strategies (load tracking, cycle load), and integration of PV with microgrids to support off-grid communities and institutional facilities. Methodologies include energy resource assessment, software-based design and simulation (PVsyst, PVGlass/ Pvsite, EnergyPLAN, CYMDIST), cost of energy calculations, and policy-oriented perspectives on renewable energy deployment. A unifying theme is delivering reliable, affordable electricity to isolated or underserved areas while reducing environmental impact, showcasing practical architectures (hybrid PV/diesel/battery, PV with storage, microgrids) and governance considerations to enable scalable adoption. The impact lies in providing implementable configurations, cost benchmarks (as low as ~0.27–0.34 USD/kWh), and demonstration of energy access benefits (education, healthcare, internet connectivity) for coastal and island communities in Ecuador and Latin America at large.
Key Topics:
- Power Systems, Renewable Energy & Microgrids
- Optimization, Operations Research & Decision Support
- Energy Storage, Batteries & Electric Mobility
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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Model of an Integrated System of Electrolyzer and Seawater Desalination Unit in an Exchanger Using Waste Heat for Efficient and Sustainable Hydrogen Production (SIEDICH)
Ampuño Aviles, G. O. (PI), Naranjo Sanchez, R. A. (Col), Barcia Ayala, O. G. (Col), Cevallos Robalino, L. E. (Col), Larco Torres, V. D. (Col), Sanchez Rivas, P. J. (Student), Sanchez Corozo, D. A. (Student), Vera De La Cruz, P. M. (Student), Urgiles Pincay, E. M. (Student), Hinostroza Flores, A. E. (Student), Martinez Chagray, A. J. (Student) & Coello Miñoz, A. A. (Student)
1/10/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Evaluation of the Social and Techno-Economic Impact of Rural Electrification in Isolated Places with Photovoltaic Systems: Gulf of Guayaquil Evidence (ISOTEF)
Ampuño Aviles, G. O. (Col), Parra Rosero, P. G. (Col), Nuñez Izaguirre, P. O. (Col), Lata Garcia, J. C. (PI), Jaime Carriel, J. R. (Col), Flores Bastidas, L. M. (Col) & Vera Onofre, K. H. (Student)
27/02/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Comparison of Photovoltaic Power Generation between Monofacial and Bifacial Panels
Lata Garcia, J., Maliza, W., Ampuno, G., Vera Onofre, K., Flores Bastidas, L. & Reyes Romero, P., 2025, TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference. Mendoza, P. S., Vilora-Nunez, C. & Ahumanda-Tello, E. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Energy Evaluation of Photovoltaic Integration in Student Building with Different PV Technologies
Lata-García, J., Parra, P., Ampuño, G. & Maliza, W., 2025, Trends in Clean Energy Research - Selected Papers from the 9th International Conference on Advances on Clean Energy Research, ICACER 2024. Chen, L. (ed.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 11-20 10 p. (Green Energy and Technology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Evaluation of Non-Technical Energy Losses in the Distribution System in Electric Company
Vasquez Coello, J. E., Soria Colombatti, E. G., Lata Garcia, J. & Ampuno, G., 2025, TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference. Mendoza, P. S., Vilora-Nunez, C. & Ahumanda-Tello, E. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Impact of the Use of Solar Photovoltaic Technology in Isolated Communities
Lata Garcia, J., Flores Bastidas, L., Ampuno, G. & Rosero, P. P., 2025, TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference. Mendoza, P. S., Vilora-Nunez, C. & Ahumanda-Tello, E. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Solar PV: A Promising Solution to Meet Energy Demand in Isolated Communities
Vera Onofre, K., Flores Bastidas, L., Lata Garcia, J. & Ampuño, G., 2025, TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference. Mendoza, P. S., Vilora-Nunez, C. & Ahumanda-Tello, E. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review