Ava Baineson

Ava Baineson

Energy Distribution Specialist
Ava specializes in grid management and energy distribution systems. She regularly writes about grid reliability, resilience, and cybersecurity, as well as distributed energy resources and microgrid technologies. Ava’s insights help utilities and grid operators future-proof infrastructure by navigating the challenges of energy supply. Ava’s audience consists of engineers, government officials, and business leaders who rely on her expertise for the outlook in the energy and utilities industries.
What Is Fueling the Global Renewables Boom?
Renewable Energy What Is Fueling the Global Renewables Boom?

The global expansion of solar and wind power is entering a new, accelerated phase, with forecasts from major energy analysts confirming a strong and steady growth trajectory for the rest of the decade. While average annual growth projections from prominent bodies like the International Energy

Cargill Launches First Green Methanol-Fueled Ship
Energy Management Cargill Launches First Green Methanol-Fueled Ship

The global shipping industry, the lifeblood of international trade, faces an unprecedented challenge in navigating the turbulent waters of decarbonization, and one of the world's largest charterers is now steering a new course. In a significant move toward a sustainable maritime future,

Are Deadly Heatwaves Australia's New Reality?
Environmental & Regulations Are Deadly Heatwaves Australia's New Reality?

Southeastern Australia recently grappled with its most intense heatwave since 2019, a year that ominously preceded the catastrophic Black Summer fires, signaling a potentially frightening new baseline for the nation's climate. Scientific analysis has now unequivocally linked this extreme event to

Is India Building the World's Most Powerful Hydrogen Train?
Renewable Energy Is India Building the World's Most Powerful Hydrogen Train?

A landmark agreement forged between energy conglomerate NTPC and Concord Control Systems is poised to do more than just power a locomotive; it aims to rewrite the rules for heavy freight transport on a global scale. This initiative centers on the development of a green hydrogen hybrid engine,

Can Solar Meet America's Rising Energy Needs?
Energy Management Can Solar Meet America's Rising Energy Needs?

As the United States experienced a significant 3.1% surge in electricity demand in 2025, a profound shift in the nation's energy landscape became clear, with solar power stepping into the spotlight as the primary force meeting this new consumption. A recent analysis of the U.S. energy sector

US Sells Venezuelan Oil Amid Industry Skepticism
Conventional Fuels US Sells Venezuelan Oil Amid Industry Skepticism

In a move that has redrawn the geopolitical map of the global energy market, the United States has stepped into the role of chief broker for Venezuelan oil, creating ripples of both opportunity and deep-seated apprehension across the industry. This unprecedented development follows the reported

Is ComEd's $15.3B Grid Plan Worth the Cost?
Energy Management Is ComEd's $15.3B Grid Plan Worth the Cost?

Commonwealth Edison has submitted a sweeping $15.3 billion, four-year grid investment plan to Illinois state regulators, setting the stage for a critical debate over the future of electricity infrastructure and its impact on consumer wallets. This proposal, intended for the years 2028 through 2031,

Could This Law Be a Model for US Energy Grids?
Infrastructure & Technology Could This Law Be a Model for US Energy Grids?

As electricity costs continue their upward climb and the stability of aging power infrastructure becomes a growing concern for millions of Americans, one state has pioneered a comprehensive legislative framework that could redefine how the nation manages its energy future. Illinois recently enacted

Is Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal a Climate Disaster?
Renewable Energy Is Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal a Climate Disaster?

A White House initiative unveiled in January aims to resurrect Venezuela's moribund oil industry with a monumental investment, setting the stage for a collision between America's energy ambitions and its climate responsibilities. The proposed plan to overhaul the nation's production capabilities

AI Demands a Smarter Grid, Not a Bigger One
Infrastructure & Technology AI Demands a Smarter Grid, Not a Bigger One

The race for artificial intelligence supremacy is rapidly being redefined not by processing power alone but by the colossal energy appetite required to sustain it, prompting a trillion-dollar debate over the future of the world's power infrastructure. As the digital and physical worlds converge,

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