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    Renewable Electric Energy Generation in Argentina: Solar Thermal Pavement as a Clean and Affordable Alternative
    (2024-10) Cafaro, Alejandro; Penchansky, Alejo
    Argentina has an area of 2.8 million square kilometers and an extensive network of paved roads and streets, with 640,000 kilometers in total. With this vast infrastructure, the country has the potential to advance technologies that take advantage of its available space, particularly in renewable energy sources such as solar thermal power. This project aims to explore a method of capturing solar thermal radiation through smart pavements, which accumulate heat in the asphalt and convert it into electrical energy. The purpose of this paper is to analyze a system that could position Argentina as a leader in clean and affordable energy, contributing to reducing dependence on non-renewable sources and promoting environmental sustainability. The study addresses the current energy problem in Argentina, compares it with other countries and presents the methodology of solar thermal pavement, evaluating the benefits and challenges of its application on national routes. This paper is expected to contribute to the analysis of alternatives to implement renewable energy generation strategies in Argentina.
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    Urban traffic flow: Repairing and synchronizing traffic lights in Paraná City
    (2023-11-20) Penchansky, Alejo; Cafaro, Alejandro
    The following work focuses on the problem of traffic flow in the city of Paraná. This problem is caused by lack of synchronization, lack of maintenance and the heavy traffic that the city of Paraná suffers on its main streets. The possible solution to the problem is to implement Artificial Intelligence in traffic lights. For the implementation of AI, the context and situation of the city's traffic lights must be studied. The large streets and avenues of the city are analyzed in order to study them and understand that the synchronization of traffic lights is one of the biggest problems that affect daily traffic in the city. After this, the AI proposal is presented as a solution for both automobile traffic and pedestrian circulation. Finally, the different strengths and weaknesses of the proposal are clarified. It is hoped that this project can generate a change in the thinking of those in charge of traffic in the city. This project also aims to allow people to reflect on their day-to-day actions when driving.