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.
Green Hydrogen Technology – Review
Renewable Energy Green Hydrogen Technology – Review

Imagine a world where heavy industries, notorious for their massive carbon footprints, operate with near-zero emissions, powered by a clean, scalable energy carrier. This vision is becoming a reality with green hydrogen, a transformative technology poised to decarbonize sectors like steel,

Cuba's Oil Sovereignty Claims Clash with Energy Crisis Reality
Conventional Fuels Cuba's Oil Sovereignty Claims Clash with Energy Crisis Reality

Cuba stands at a critical juncture in its energy landscape, grappling with a narrative of oil sovereignty that promises independence while millions endure daily blackouts and fuel shortages, painting a stark contrast between rhetoric and reality. Imagine a nation heralding record-breaking crude oil

How Is Woodside Energy Shaping Africa's Energy Future?
Renewable Energy How Is Woodside Energy Shaping Africa's Energy Future?

What if a single offshore project could transform an entire nation into a global energy player? Off the coast of Senegal, a monumental endeavor is unfolding, spearheaded by Woodside Energy, that promises to redefine Africa's role in the energy sector. With billions of dollars invested and

How Does Ontario Boost Indigenous Energy with $25 Million?
Renewable Energy How Does Ontario Boost Indigenous Energy with $25 Million?

I'm thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery. With his deep knowledge of grid reliability and security, Christopher offers unique insights into how energy policies intersect with community needs, particularly

Is Europe's Green Energy Push Leading to Industrial Decline?
Energy Management Is Europe's Green Energy Push Leading to Industrial Decline?

The European Energy Transition: Ambition and Reality Europe stands at a critical juncture in its quest to redefine global energy standards, with renewable sources like wind and solar now accounting for over one-third of the electricity mix, surpassing coal as a primary power source. This remarkable

Can India Lead in Green Hydrogen with New R&D Partnership?
Renewable Energy Can India Lead in Green Hydrogen with New R&D Partnership?

Introduction to India’s Green Hydrogen Ambition Imagine a future where India, a nation with vast industrial might, powers its refineries, steel plants, and cement factories with clean, sustainable energy, slashing carbon emissions on a global scale, while paving the way for a greener tomorrow. This

Elliott and Gold Reserve Battle for Citgo in Tense Auction
Conventional Fuels Elliott and Gold Reserve Battle for Citgo in Tense Auction

A Pivotal Clash in the Energy Sector Imagine a courtroom in Delaware becoming the epicenter of a multi-billion-dollar struggle over one of America's key refiners, Citgo Petroleum. This is not a fictional drama but a real-time market event unfolding as affiliates of hedge fund Elliott Investment

Can PJM's Surplus Capacity Power 153 GW of Clean Energy?
Energy Management Can PJM's Surplus Capacity Power 153 GW of Clean Energy?

What if the key to a cleaner, more reliable energy grid was already within reach, buried in the infrastructure of one of America's largest power networks? PJM Interconnection, serving 13 states and Washington, D.C., faces skyrocketing energy demands from data centers and electrification. Yet, a

Why Are Oil Prices Rising Amid U.S. Demand and Ukraine Tensions?
Conventional Fuels Why Are Oil Prices Rising Amid U.S. Demand and Ukraine Tensions?

Picture a world where every trip to the gas station stings a little more, where the cost of goods creeps higher without warning, and where these escalating expenses reflect broader economic and geopolitical currents. This is the reality unfolding as oil prices climb steadily, with Brent crude

Can ISO-NE Transform Governance for a Cleaner Future?
Energy Management Can ISO-NE Transform Governance for a Cleaner Future?

Imagine a region of six states, home to millions, relying on a single entity to keep the lights on while facing the unrelenting pressure of a warming planet, a challenge that grows more urgent every day. This is the reality for New England, where ISO New England (ISO-NE), the regional grid

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