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.
Will Pakistan's Ethanol Fuel Plan Succeed This Time?
Renewable Energy Will Pakistan's Ethanol Fuel Plan Succeed This Time?

A Renewed Push for Biofuel: Is Pakistan Poised for an Energy Shift? As of 2026, Pakistan is once again turning its attention to ethanol, with a government committee recommending a 5% blend with gasoline to curb a ballooning fuel import bill and bolster the domestic sugar industry. This revived

Is This the Future of Power Grid Engineering?
Energy Management Is This the Future of Power Grid Engineering?

A landmark 500-kilovolt power transmission project recently completed in Nanning, China, is fundamentally reshaping the standards for infrastructure development by showcasing the transformative power of a fully integrated digital strategy from conception to operation. This award-winning initiative,

Indonesia Coal Exports Slump as Global Demand Wanes
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Indonesia's vital coal sector experienced a significant economic contraction through the first eleven months of 2025, a period defined by a sharp divergence between shipment volumes and the financial returns they generated. Official statistics revealed a complex picture where export volumes saw a

Shipping Charts a Dual-Track Decarbonization Course
Energy Management Shipping Charts a Dual-Track Decarbonization Course

The global shipping industry is navigating the complex waters of environmental responsibility through a distinctly bifurcated strategy, creating a technological schism between the vessels of tomorrow and the vast fleet already at sea. A comprehensive analysis of fleet data from early 2026 reveals

Thailand to Mandate SAF Blending Starting in 2026
Renewable Energy Thailand to Mandate SAF Blending Starting in 2026

A transformative era for Thailand's aviation industry has officially begun as the nation implements a landmark policy mandating the blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with conventional jet fuel, a regulation that took effect on January 1st. This decisive move, orchestrated by the

Heat Pumps Earn High Praise in Extreme Summer Heat
Energy Management Heat Pumps Earn High Praise in Extreme Summer Heat

As increasingly severe summer heatwaves push conventional air conditioning systems to their limits and send utility bills soaring, a growing number of homeowners are discovering a highly effective and efficient alternative in modern heat pump technology. Long perceived by some as suitable only for

Who Will Pay for the AI Boom's Massive Energy Demand?
Energy Management Who Will Pay for the AI Boom's Massive Energy Demand?

A looming energy crisis, silently fueled by the voracious appetite of artificial intelligence, is forcing a critical reckoning in state legislatures across the nation. A comprehensive analysis of the key energy issues poised to dominate state legislative agendas reveals a complex and pressing

India Pursues Bio-Gas and Oil for Energy Self-Reliance
Renewable Energy India Pursues Bio-Gas and Oil for Energy Self-Reliance

Facing one of the world's most rapidly expanding energy appetites, India has architected a formidable, dual-pronged strategy designed to secure its energy future and drastically reduce foreign dependency. This ambitious national mission moves beyond a singular focus on either renewables or

What Is Driving the 2026 Battery Storage Pivot?
Energy Management What Is Driving the 2026 Battery Storage Pivot?

The energy storage industry has reached a critical inflection point, moving beyond a monolithic focus on lithium-ion technology and upfront cost to embrace a more sophisticated, resilient, and diversified strategy. This transformation is not driven by a single innovation but by a confluence of

How Can Leasing Make Solar More Accessible?
Renewable Energy How Can Leasing Make Solar More Accessible?

The promise of harnessing the sun's power from your own rooftop has long been accompanied by the steep financial barrier of a five-figure upfront investment, placing it out of reach for the average American household. This reality, however, is rapidly changing as the residential solar industry

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