Ava Baineson

Ava Baineson

Energy Distribution Specialist
Ava specializes in grid management and energy distribution systems. She regularly writes about grid reliability, resilience, and cybersecurity, as well as distributed energy resources and microgrid technologies. Ava’s insights help utilities and grid operators future-proof infrastructure by navigating the challenges of energy supply. Ava’s audience consists of engineers, government officials, and business leaders who rely on her expertise for the outlook in the energy and utilities industries.
How Is SparkMeter Advancing Grid Reliability and Resilience?
Infrastructure & Technology How Is SparkMeter Advancing Grid Reliability and Resilience?

The increasing frequency of extreme weather events and the growing complexity of electricity consumption patterns are posing significant challenges to grid reliability and resilience. These issues cannot be ignored if a stable and continuous power supply is to be maintained. In this context,

Are Bioenergy Jobs Growing Despite Hiring Challenges and Gender Gaps?
Renewable Energy Are Bioenergy Jobs Growing Despite Hiring Challenges and Gender Gaps?

The U.S. energy sector is experiencing a gradual yet noteworthy growth, particularly in the bioenergy segments of electric power generation (EPG), woody biomass, and cellulosic fuels. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report illuminate these

Tennessee's Power Grid: Assessing Security Against Physical and Cyber Threats
Infrastructure & Technology Tennessee's Power Grid: Assessing Security Against Physical and Cyber Threats

Tennessee's power grid plays a vital role in maintaining the state's infrastructure, economic stability, and public safety. Recent incidents, such as the gunfire attacks on electric substations in North Carolina in 2022, have raised serious concerns about the vulnerabilities of power

Can China Optimize Its Rapidly Growing Renewable Energy Sector?
Utilities Can China Optimize Its Rapidly Growing Renewable Energy Sector?

China has achieved significant milestones in its renewable energy sector, particularly in harnessing solar and wind power. Data from the Chinese National Energy Administration reveals that as of July 2024, the country's total installed power generation capacity climbed to 3.1 billion kilowatts.

Australia's Large-Scale Battery Storage Market Surges Beyond Expectations
Energy Management Australia's Large-Scale Battery Storage Market Surges Beyond Expectations

Australia's Large-Scale Battery Storage Market Surges Beyond Expectations Australia's energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as the large-scale battery storage market experiences rapid growth, far outpacing initial projections. This expansion is emblematic of the nation's transition towards

Balancing Renewable Growth and Natural Gas Needs in Virginia and Carolinas
Renewable Energy Balancing Renewable Growth and Natural Gas Needs in Virginia and Carolinas

As Virginia and the Carolinas grapple with a surge in demand for electricity and natural gas, utilities in these regions are mobilizing strategies to address this pressing need. The challenge involves a careful balance of expanding renewable energy sources, such as solar and offshore wind, while

Lebanon Faces Growing Pains with Eli Lilly's New Construction Project
Utilities Lebanon Faces Growing Pains with Eli Lilly's New Construction Project

Lebanon, Indiana, is currently grappling with a multitude of local issues that reflect the broader challenges of rapid industrial growth. Central to this evolving narrative is the new Eli Lilly and Co. construction site, which has sparked a range of environmental, infrastructural, and community

Eaton Aids DFW Airport in Building Renewable Electric Utility Plant
Infrastructure & Technology Eaton Aids DFW Airport in Building Renewable Electric Utility Plant

In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is collaborating with Eaton Corporation to construct an innovative electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP). Supported partially by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA),

Digitalizing Somalia's Electricity Grid: SparkMeter Leads the Way
Energy Management Digitalizing Somalia's Electricity Grid: SparkMeter Leads the Way

Digitalizing Somalia's Electricity Grid: SparkMeter Leads the Way The high cost and inefficiency of electricity in Somalia have long been barriers to the country's economic development. Somali residents pay some of the world's highest prices for electricity, while utilities struggle with outdated

How Will Power Storage Solutions and Energy Reps Transform Utilities?
Energy Management How Will Power Storage Solutions and Energy Reps Transform Utilities?

The strategic partnership between Power Storage Solutions (PSS) and Energy Reps is set to revolutionize the power utility market. Combining PSS's advanced DC power technologies with Energy Reps' extensive sales expertise, the collaboration is geared towards enhancing product offerings and

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