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.
IoT Solution Cuts Gas Consumption by 53% at UK School
Infrastructure & Technology IoT Solution Cuts Gas Consumption by 53% at UK School

St. Katherine’s School in southwest England has recently set a formidable benchmark for sustainability within the educational sector by achieving a staggering 53% reduction in gas consumption through a strategic partnership with SSE Energy Solutions. This transformation was necessitated by the

How Will Iron-Sodium Batteries Power Swiss Data Centers?
Energy Management How Will Iron-Sodium Batteries Power Swiss Data Centers?

Data centers have evolved into the invisible backbone of the global economy, yet their voracious appetite for electricity and reliance on aging backup technologies present a growing risk to the very digital stability they provide. As artificial intelligence and cloud computing continue to expand

Atlantic Biomass Nearly Doubles Sustainable Jet Fuel Yields
Renewable Energy Atlantic Biomass Nearly Doubles Sustainable Jet Fuel Yields

The global aviation sector currently faces an unprecedented mandate to slash carbon footprints while maintaining the logistical efficiency of long-distance air travel. Maryland-based startup Atlantic Biomass, alongside researchers from Ohio State University and Hood College, recently introduced a

Can Sasol’s New Plant Secure Its Coal-Based Future?
Conventional Fuels Can Sasol’s New Plant Secure Its Coal-Based Future?

The intricate relationship between South Africa’s economic stability and its dependence on heavy industrial coal processing has reached a critical juncture where operational efficiency now dictates survival. As the operator of the world’s largest coal-to-liquids (CTL) complex, Sasol remains the

Greenville Evaluates Battery Storage at Former Steam Plant
Energy Management Greenville Evaluates Battery Storage at Former Steam Plant

The silent transformation of Maine’s industrial heartlands is accelerating as legacy infrastructure sheds its coal-fired past to embrace the high-tech potential of localized energy storage. Greenville, a town with deep industrial roots, is now at the center of this shift, exploring how a

Pumped Hydro vs. Batteries: Choosing the Right Grid-Scale Storage
Editorial Pumped Hydro vs. Batteries: Choosing the Right Grid-Scale Storage

As renewable energy exceeds 40% of global electricity , the industry faces a key challenge: storing excess wind and solar power for when the grid needs it. Two technologies dominate large-scale storage: pumped storage hydropower (PSH) and battery energy storage systems (BESS), mainly lithium-ion.

Ence Pivots to Specialty Pulp and Renewables for 2026 Growth
Renewable Energy Ence Pivots to Specialty Pulp and Renewables for 2026 Growth

Strategies for Resilience in a Volatile Global Market The strategic evolution of the Iberian forestry sector has reached a critical juncture where operational agility and carbon-neutral energy production define the boundary between stagnation and market leadership. Ence, a leading force in the

Energy Leaders Propose First UK Regional Hydrogen Network
Renewable Energy Energy Leaders Propose First UK Regional Hydrogen Network

The sheer volume of industrial carbon emissions concentrated within the Humber estuary has long presented a formidable barrier to the United Kingdom’s environmental aspirations, yet a new collaborative blueprint suggests this challenge is now the region’s greatest opportunity. As the nation pivots

Singapore Fuel Inventories Hit Record High Amid Weak Demand
Conventional Fuels Singapore Fuel Inventories Hit Record High Amid Weak Demand

Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned authority in energy infrastructure and market reliability, provides a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of the Asian fuel markets. We explore the implications of record-breaking inventory surges in Singapore, the mechanics of a deep contango market, and the

How Are Indian States Driving the Clean Energy Transition?
Renewable Energy How Are Indian States Driving the Clean Energy Transition?

The rapid decarbonization of the world's third-largest energy consumer is no longer being dictated by a single office in New Delhi but by the fierce competitive spirit of regional capitals. While national targets provide a vision, the heavy lifting of modernizing power grids and dismantling coal

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