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.
FERC Warns of Grid Crisis After PJM Auction Fails
Infrastructure & Technology FERC Warns of Grid Crisis After PJM Auction Fails

Federal regulators are issuing a stark warning about the nation's electrical grid stability after its largest operator, PJM Interconnection, failed to secure sufficient power generation to meet future reliability targets in a critical auction. The outcome for the 2027-2028 period revealed a

UK Greenlights Wind Farm Despite Seabird Threat
Renewable Energy UK Greenlights Wind Farm Despite Seabird Threat

The United Kingdom's recent approval of the Berwick Bank offshore wind farm marks a watershed moment where the nation’s ambitious pursuit of clean energy directly confronts profound ecological conservation concerns. The decision to move forward with one of the world's largest offshore wind projects

Is Green Energy a Competitive Business Advantage?
Renewable Energy Is Green Energy a Competitive Business Advantage?

For heavy industries reliant on fossil fuels, the traditional calculus of operational cost has been upended by a new, unavoidable variable: the price of inaction. The long-held belief that sustainability is a costly luxury is rapidly dissolving as market forces and regulatory pressures converge,

Activists Target Big Oil's Finances, Not Just Climate
Conventional Fuels Activists Target Big Oil's Finances, Not Just Climate

A strategic tremor is running through the world of shareholder activism, signaling a pivotal shift in the campaign to hold major oil and gas corporations accountable. Instead of focusing solely on environmental metrics and emission targets, activist investors are now weaponizing the language of

Policy Instability Threatens UK's Electric Vehicle Future
Infrastructure & Technology Policy Instability Threatens UK's Electric Vehicle Future

A critical debate is unfolding over the future of the UK's automotive industry, with recent claims that electric vehicle incentives have become unsustainable sparking considerable industry concern. However, a deeper analysis suggests this narrative misidentifies the true source of market fragility.

CO2 to Jet Fuel Technology – Review
Renewable Energy CO2 to Jet Fuel Technology – Review

Transforming the primary driver of climate change into the very fuel that powers modern air travel is no longer a concept confined to science fiction but a tangible reality being pioneered today. The development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from captured carbon dioxide represents a

Is France the Next Offshore Wind Gold Rush?
Renewable Energy Is France the Next Offshore Wind Gold Rush?

With the world’s second-largest maritime area at its disposal, France is strategically positioning itself to transform its vast coastal potential into a powerhouse of renewable energy, creating a seismic shift in the European offshore wind landscape. The nation has laid out an ambitious roadmap,

Can India Fuel Europe's Energy Transition?
Renewable Energy Can India Fuel Europe's Energy Transition?

A new energy corridor is taking shape between the Indian subcontinent and the heart of Europe, poised to redefine the global trade in renewable resources and accelerate industrial decarbonization. In a landmark move solidifying this connection, German energy giant Uniper Global Commodities SE has

Haffner and IGNIS Partner for SAF Production in Spain
Renewable Energy Haffner and IGNIS Partner for SAF Production in Spain

With the European aviation industry grappling with a significant gap between ambitious green mandates and a fragile supply chain, the formation of the AeroVerde joint venture represents a pivotal market correction. This strategic alliance between French technology innovator Haffner Energy and

Ecolyfe AI Transforms Global Energy Grids
Energy Management Ecolyfe AI Transforms Global Energy Grids

The intricate dance of balancing energy supply and demand across vast electrical grids has become one of the defining technological challenges of our time, a problem made exponentially more complex by the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. Into this high-stakes environment has emerged

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