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.
SAF Secures the Future of Sustainable Aviation
Conventional Fuels SAF Secures the Future of Sustainable Aviation

The global aviation industry is currently navigating one of its most significant challenges to date, facing mounting pressure to radically decarbonize its operations and achieve ambitious sustainability targets set for 2050. As the world moves towards a greener future, the long-term viability of

Is Southeast Asia the Next Big Market for U.S. Ethanol?
Renewable Energy Is Southeast Asia the Next Big Market for U.S. Ethanol?

Recent strategic policy shifts within key Southeast Asian nations have dramatically reshaped the regional energy landscape, creating unprecedented market opportunities for U.S. ethanol producers seeking to supply clean and affordable fuel alternatives. As governments across the region intensify

Venezuela's Oil Exports Face a Geopolitical Price War
Infrastructure & Technology Venezuela's Oil Exports Face a Geopolitical Price War

Today we’re speaking with Christopher Hailstone, a leading expert on energy management and grid security, whose work provides critical insights into the complex geopolitics of the global energy market. He brings decades of experience to help us understand the intricate dance of sanctioned oil

Can a New Mega-Battery Transform Belgium's Power Grid?
Energy Management Can a New Mega-Battery Transform Belgium's Power Grid?

As nations worldwide pivot toward renewable energy, the inherent challenge of intermittency looms large over the stability of national power grids, and Belgium is addressing this critical issue head-on with a landmark project. A significant new contract has been awarded for the development of a

Is the PIA Successfully Reviving Nigerian Oil and Gas?
Environmental & Regulations Is the PIA Successfully Reviving Nigerian Oil and Gas?

For decades, Nigeria's vast oil and gas potential has been constrained by a climate of regulatory ambiguity and operational inefficiency, which has often discouraged the substantial foreign investment required for sector growth. The passage of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was designed to be a

How Will Ukraine Overcome Its Energy Crisis?
Infrastructure & Technology How Will Ukraine Overcome Its Energy Crisis?

Today we're speaking with Christopher Hailstone, a leading expert in energy management and grid security, with extensive experience in renewable energy and electricity delivery. Following a recent escalation in Russian attacks that have crippled Ukraine's energy infrastructure, we turn to him for

NextEra Partners With Tech Giants to Power AI Boom
Infrastructure & Technology NextEra Partners With Tech Giants to Power AI Boom

The artificial intelligence revolution is silently consuming more electricity than some small countries, pushing the aging American power grid to a precipice it was never designed to face. This unprecedented demand, fueled by the computational thirst of AI models, has created a critical

Indian Army Adopts Biodiesel for Clean Energy
Renewable Energy Indian Army Adopts Biodiesel for Clean Energy

In a landmark move that underscores a growing global trend of integrating environmental responsibility with national security, the Indian Army has formally incorporated biodiesel into its extensive fuel supply chain. This major initiative, designed to bolster India's clean energy ambitions while

Is Methane the Hidden Threat to Climate and Health?
Environmental & Regulations Is Methane the Hidden Threat to Climate and Health?

Imagine a silent, invisible force accelerating the planet’s warming at a staggering rate, while simultaneously undermining the air quality in communities worldwide, yet it barely makes headlines compared to its more infamous cousin, carbon dioxide. This unseen culprit is methane, a greenhouse gas

How Will One Digital Grid Transform Utility Operations?
Energy Management How Will One Digital Grid Transform Utility Operations?

Imagine a world where power outages are predicted and resolved before they spiral into widespread chaos, where utility grids hum with efficiency despite soaring energy demands, and where aging infrastructure no longer spells disaster for businesses losing billions annually. This isn’t a distant

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