Carlos Ortegains

Carlos Ortegains

Utilities Innovation Specialist
Carlos Ortegains is a researcher in renewable energy resources and technologies. His content explores solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy sources, and explores energy storage and grid integration solutions. Carlos’ insights empower energy professionals and policymakers to harness the potential of renewable resources, driving the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.
The 1.5 Degree Target Hinges on a Class Struggle
Environmental & Regulations The 1.5 Degree Target Hinges on a Class Struggle

The global effort to limit planetary warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius has decisively shifted from a challenge of technological innovation to a raw conflict of political will and socioeconomic power. At the heart of the climate crisis lies a fundamental struggle between competing class interests,

Can Ports Decarbonize Now With Renewable Propane?
Energy Management Can Ports Decarbonize Now With Renewable Propane?

The global maritime sector is navigating a complex transition toward sustainability, where the pressing need to reduce environmental impact often clashes with the non-negotiable demands of operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility. For port authorities and terminal operators, the challenge

India's EV Battery Demand to Surge 14-Fold by 2032
Renewable Energy India's EV Battery Demand to Surge 14-Fold by 2032

An Unprecedented Surge The Core of India's EV Transition India stands at the precipice of an automotive revolution, poised to become one of the world's largest electric vehicle markets in a shift that hinges entirely on its ability to scale its battery supply chain at an unprecedented rate. A new

Controversial Biofuel Plant Canceled After Public Backlash
Energy Management Controversial Biofuel Plant Canceled After Public Backlash

A highly contentious proposal to construct a large-scale biofuel facility on Semiahmoo First Nation lands has been officially abandoned following a year of intense public opposition and the collapse of critical government support. The project, a partnership between the Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN)

Are Global Climate Promises Leaving Small Islands Behind?
Environmental & Regulations Are Global Climate Promises Leaving Small Islands Behind?

In the very heart of a region grappling with the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, a high-level dialogue recently unfolded, casting a stark light on the growing chasm between the climate pledges made on the global stage and the urgent reality faced by the world's most vulnerable nations. The

World Realigns on Climate After US Abandons Lead
Environmental & Regulations World Realigns on Climate After US Abandons Lead

The year 2025 is now recognized as a fundamental turning point in the global approach to climate change, a moment when the established order of international cooperation was decisively upended. With the United States, under a renewed Trump administration, conspicuously abandoning its leadership

India's Russian Oil Imports to Plummet After Surge
Conventional Fuels India's Russian Oil Imports to Plummet After Surge

In a stunning reversal that underscores the growing impact of Western sanctions on global energy markets, India's once-booming importation of Russian crude oil is set to collapse following a record-setting surge. This dramatic shift marks a pivotal moment for one of the world's largest energy

KLM Urges Netherlands to Fund Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Renewable Energy KLM Urges Netherlands to Fund Sustainable Aviation Fuel

As the global aviation industry grapples with the monumental challenge of decarbonization, a significant proposal has emerged from the Netherlands, where the national carrier is advocating for a landmark government-industry partnership to accelerate the green transition. Following the strategic

Why Are Containerships Driving Maritime Decarbonization?
Energy Management Why Are Containerships Driving Maritime Decarbonization?

The global maritime industry, the lifeblood of international trade, is navigating its most significant transformation in a century as it confronts the urgent need to decarbonize, and a clear leader has emerged from the vast expanse of the world's oceans. While the entire shipping world grapples

Why Are India's Oil Giants Divided on Russian Crude?
Infrastructure & Technology Why Are India's Oil Giants Divided on Russian Crude?

Despite a concerted Western pressure campaign designed to choke Moscow's oil revenues, India's imports of Russian crude are not only holding steady but are projected to reach a six-month high, revealing a fascinating and deep-seated division among the nation's most powerful refiners. This

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