Germán Sáenz

Germán Alonso Sáenz Tovar is a Research Associate at SEI Latin America and a member of the Renewable Energy team. Currently, his research focuses on technical and regulatory solutions to eliminate bottlenecks and bridge gaps by optimizing transmission systems through Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs). Furthermore, his approach integrates data-driven analysis with social dimensions to modernize electrical infrastructure, enabling a more agile and efficient deployment of renewable energy.

Before joining SEI, Germán contributed extensively to Colombia’s electricity sector. At UPME (Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit), he played a central role in structuring and monitoring national transmission system projects. He also worked with the Enel Group, ensuring the safety and quality of the distribution system while identifying and mitigating risks to workers and system operability.

Germán holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Project Management and is currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering at the National University of San Juan, Argentina. His research focuses on system modeling, particularly on integrating new agents and resources to enhance flexibility and adequacy in electricity systems.