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.
Why Was a Major Climate Change Cost Study Retracted?
Environmental & Regulations Why Was a Major Climate Change Cost Study Retracted?

Imagine a headline screaming that climate change could slash the global economy by over 60% in less than a century, with annual losses in the trillions. That’s exactly the kind of alarm a groundbreaking study raised when it was published last year, sending shockwaves through policy circles and

Are Alternative Fuels the Future of Sustainable Yachting?
Energy Management Are Alternative Fuels the Future of Sustainable Yachting?

Imagine cruising through the pristine waters of the Mediterranean on a superyacht, the epitome of luxury, yet leaving behind nothing but a whisper of clean energy instead of diesel fumes. This vision isn’t just a dream—it’s becoming a tangible goal as the yachting industry grapples with mounting

EU Climate Policy Faces a Decisive Test in 2026
Environmental & Regulations EU Climate Policy Faces a Decisive Test in 2026

The year 2026 is poised to become the crucible for the European Union's ambitious climate agenda, where a confluence of critical policy negotiations and potent political pressures will ultimately forge the continent's environmental and energy framework for the next decade and beyond. After a period

U.S. Sanctions Put Serbia’s NIS Refinery Days From Shutdown
Infrastructure & Technology U.S. Sanctions Put Serbia’s NIS Refinery Days From Shutdown

A four-day countdown begins Four days to idle Serbia’s only refinery—what happens when financing stops before fuel does, when wires go silent while tanks still hold product and workers keep gauges steady yet crude cannot cross a pipeline that yesterday flowed without fuss. The clock started when

MISO Fast-Tracks 15 Power Projects to Meet Rising Demand
Infrastructure & Technology MISO Fast-Tracks 15 Power Projects to Meet Rising Demand

Imagine a Midwest where the lights flicker as demand for electricity surges beyond what the grid can handle, leaving homes and businesses scrambling for power. This looming scenario is exactly what the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), a key grid operator in the U.S. Midwest, is

Britain, Netherlands Withdraw $2.2B from Mozambique LNG Project
Infrastructure & Technology Britain, Netherlands Withdraw $2.2B from Mozambique LNG Project

I'm thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and utilities, whose deep understanding of renewable energy and grid reliability offers a unique lens on the complexities of global energy projects. With a career spanning electricity delivery and security,

AI's Double-Edged Role in Powering the Clean Energy Future
Infrastructure & Technology AI's Double-Edged Role in Powering the Clean Energy Future

Every new rack of servers spinning up state-of-the-art AI models adds invisible weight to the power system, while the very algorithms that drive those models promise to ease that burden by squeezing more value from every kilowatt coursing through wires, buildings, vehicles, factories, and data

How Is Southern Co. Powering the Southeast's Energy Boom?
Infrastructure & Technology How Is Southern Co. Powering the Southeast's Energy Boom?

In the heart of the Southeast, an energy revolution is unfolding, driven by a staggering demand that could reshape the region's future, and Southern Co., a utility giant serving 9 million customers, has secured contracts for 7 gigawatts of energy demand through 2029, enough to power millions of

Can Biomass Revive Redbank's Coal Plant Sustainably?
Renewable Energy Can Biomass Revive Redbank's Coal Plant Sustainably?

In the heart of New South Wales, a dormant coal plant named Redbank, shuttered since 2014, stands as a symbol of Australia's complex journey toward a cleaner energy future, while coal's dominance wanes and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives grows stronger. A $70 million proposal to

EPB's Quantum Innovation to Drive $10B Impact by 2035
Energy Management EPB's Quantum Innovation to Drive $10B Impact by 2035

In the heart of Chattanooga, a quiet revolution is unfolding that promises to redefine the city's future and set a national benchmark for technological progress, with EPB, the city-owned utility provider, at the forefront of this transformation. Leveraging advancements in quantum computing, smart

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