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.
Can Green Jet Fuel Take Off in Oil Country?
Energy Management Can Green Jet Fuel Take Off in Oil Country?

Deep within the sprawling energy hub of Houston, Texas, a startup is challenging the very foundation of the industry that defines its home. Syzygy Plasmonics, a company born from university research, is developing a revolutionary method to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), representing a

US Power Sector Faces a Reckoning in 2026
Infrastructure & Technology US Power Sector Faces a Reckoning in 2026

The United States power sector has arrived at a critical inflection point, a year of reckoning where the immense and often contradictory pressures of policy, market forces, and technological evolution are forcing a dramatic re-evaluation of the industry’s future. An unprecedented surge in projected

India Reaches 20% Ethanol Blending Milestone
Renewable Energy India Reaches 20% Ethanol Blending Milestone

A Landmark Achievement in India's Energy Transition India has successfully achieved its ambitious goal of 20% ethanol blending in gasoline, marking a pivotal moment in its journey toward energy self-reliance and a greener economy. This milestone, reached in December 2025, is not merely a

Tata Projects to Build Pioneering Mideast SAF Plant
Renewable Energy Tata Projects to Build Pioneering Mideast SAF Plant

In a landmark move to address the aviation industry's substantial carbon footprint, a pioneering project is set to transform discarded used cooking oil into a powerful, low-emission fuel capable of powering the next generation of air travel. This initiative, led by SAF One Energy Management,

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

Did CISA Cripple Its Own Ransomware Defense Program?
Infrastructure & Technology Did CISA Cripple Its Own Ransomware Defense Program?

The United States government's premier defense against crippling ransomware attacks is now facing an unprecedented internal crisis sparked by the sudden and contentious departure of a pivotal official at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). David Stern, widely recognized as

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

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