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.
US Solar Boom Faces Uncertainty After Reshoring Success
Renewable Energy US Solar Boom Faces Uncertainty After Reshoring Success

After years of ambitious effort and strategic investment, the American solar industry has achieved a landmark goal, successfully reshoring every critical stage of its manufacturing supply chain from raw material processing to final module assembly. This monumental accomplishment has ignited a

New Senate Bill Would Let Data Centers Go Off-Grid
Infrastructure & Technology New Senate Bill Would Let Data Centers Go Off-Grid

The insatiable energy demand of the digital economy is placing an unprecedented strain on the nation's aging power grid, leading to a critical debate over who should bear the multi-billion-dollar cost of supporting the infrastructure for artificial intelligence and cloud computing. In response to

Russian Hackers Target Critical Infrastructure With Edge Devices
Infrastructure & Technology Russian Hackers Target Critical Infrastructure With Edge Devices

The most significant breach of a nation's critical infrastructure might not begin with a sophisticated, never-before-seen cyberweapon, but with a forgotten password on an unpatched firewall. A new and alarming front has opened in cyber warfare, where Russia-linked threat actors are systematically

Are You Sabotaging Your Child’s Resilience?
Conventional Fuels Are You Sabotaging Your Child’s Resilience?

The parental instinct to shield a child from hardship is as primal as it is powerful, often compelling caregivers to intervene at the first sign of a struggle, whether it is a playground disagreement or a perplexing homework assignment. This deep-seated urge to protect and provide is a cornerstone

Will a US Oil Blockade Plunge Cuba Into Darkness?
Infrastructure & Technology Will a US Oil Blockade Plunge Cuba Into Darkness?

The shipping lanes leading to Cuba’s ports have fallen into a disquieting silence, a vast emptiness that mirrors the draining fuel tanks and growing anxiety of an entire nation. This is not a logistical delay or a temporary shortage; it is a calculated, full-scale halt of the island's primary

Charlotte Secures 25 Years of Energy Savings
Renewable Energy Charlotte Secures 25 Years of Energy Savings

In a remarkable display of strategic planning and fiscal foresight, the town of Charlotte successfully navigated a critical New Year's Eve deadline, securing substantial federal incentives for a comprehensive energy modernization project designed to enhance the efficiency of its municipal

Who Will Win the Race for Venezuelan Oil?
Conventional Fuels Who Will Win the Race for Venezuelan Oil?

An intense and high-stakes competition is rapidly unfolding among the world's largest oil companies and global trading houses, all vying for U.S. government approval to export vast quantities of Venezuelan crude oil. This fierce rivalry is the direct consequence of a strategic pivot in American

Can Biodiesel Secure Europe's Food and Fuel?
Renewable Energy Can Biodiesel Secure Europe's Food and Fuel?

As the European Union navigates the complex path toward decarbonization, a significant policy battle is unfolding over the future of first-generation (1G) biofuels, which are derived from food crops. Proposed European Commission regulations aim to exclude these established biofuels from the bloc's

Turkey and China Reshape Europe's 2025 EV Market
Infrastructure & Technology Turkey and China Reshape Europe's 2025 EV Market

The electric vehicle landscape of 2025 was redrawn not by gradual evolution but by a series of seismic shifts, as a comprehensive analysis reveals a period of significant transformation and record-breaking growth. While the democratization of EVs through more affordable models and the powerful

Serbia Secures Oil Supply With Temporary US Waiver
Infrastructure & Technology Serbia Secures Oil Supply With Temporary US Waiver

A Diplomatic Lifeline Averting a Winter Energy Crisis A nation's energy security can become a high-stakes geopolitical chess match overnight, a reality Serbia confronted head-on before narrowly averting a winter fuel crisis. After securing a temporary waiver from the United States, its national oil

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