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.
Congress Boosts Renewable Energy Over White House Cuts
Infrastructure & Technology Congress Boosts Renewable Energy Over White House Cuts

A Legislative Showdown Defines America’s Energy Future In a striking display of legislative independence that signals a profound divergence in national priorities, Congress has passed a new appropriations bill that directly counters the White House's proposed deep cuts to renewable energy research.

Kenya Advances Major Hydropower Dam Project
Renewable Energy Kenya Advances Major Hydropower Dam Project

As Kenya charts an ambitious course toward becoming a newly industrialized nation, the critical challenge of securing a reliable and affordable energy backbone has come into sharp focus, with the High Grand Falls Hydropower Project emerging as a cornerstone of this national strategy. A recent

WA Funds Coal Mine to Avert Power Outages
Conventional Fuels WA Funds Coal Mine to Avert Power Outages

The delicate balance between maintaining a stable power grid for millions and pursuing an ambitious transition toward renewable energy has been starkly illustrated by a recent, high-stakes government intervention. The West Australian government has committed over $300 million to a financially

Elmia Solar 2026 Unites Northern Europe's Energy Sector
Energy Management Elmia Solar 2026 Unites Northern Europe's Energy Sector

Amid a climate of economic uncertainty and delayed investments that has cast a shadow over the renewable energy landscape, the need for a unified platform to foster resilience and drive progress has never been more pronounced. Elmia Solar, now in its third edition from February 3–5, emerges as that

Developers Face New UK Heat Network Regulations
Environmental & Regulations Developers Face New UK Heat Network Regulations

The ground is shifting beneath the feet of UK property developers as the once-unregulated world of heat networks is poised to become a formally supervised utility, fundamentally altering the calculus of new construction projects. This transition marks a pivotal moment for the industry, moving

How Is VVTA Fueling a Zero-Emission Future?
Conventional Fuels How Is VVTA Fueling a Zero-Emission Future?

The Victor Valley Transit Authority recently ushered in a new chapter for public transportation in California's High Desert, launching a comprehensive initiative that pivots sharply toward a zero-emission future. During a landmark ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 14, the agency unveiled a fleet

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,

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