The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) of the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) participated in the seminar commemorating 15 years of operation of the Mazar Power Plant, held on January 14, 2026, at the Pumapungo Theater in the city of Cuenca, where the results of the research project “Study of ground deformation using DInSAR in the area of influence of the Paute Integral Hydroelectric Complex” were presented.
The presentation was given by Diego Capa Sarango, MSc, a researcher on the collaborative project between ESPOL and CELEC E.P., led by Kenny Escobar Segovia, MSc, M.Sc., who presented the main findings obtained during the period 2017–2024, focusing on the analysis of surface deformations using the DInSAR technique, with images from the Sentinel-1 satellite.
During the presentation, the areas with the greatest deformation within the hydroelectric complex's area of influence were identified, as well as their relationship with local geological structures. The strategic implementation of corner reflectors was also highlighted, which allow the radar signal to be calibrated and information to be obtained with greater accuracy and reliability.
The results generated constitute relevant technical input for timely and informed decision-making, contributing to the continuous monitoring and sustainability of this hydroelectric infrastructure, which is considered strategic for the country's energy development.
This research contributes to strengthening scientific and technological capacities applied to geospatial analysis and critical infrastructure monitoring, and is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals, reaffirming the institutional commitment to generating knowledge oriented towards sustainable development.
