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.
VPPs Offer a Fast-Track Solution for Data Center Power
Environmental & Regulations VPPs Offer a Fast-Track Solution for Data Center Power

A colossal collision is unfolding across the American energy landscape as the insatiable electricity appetite of the digital economy, supercharged by artificial intelligence, runs directly into the decade-long traffic jam of the nation's grid interconnection process. The scale of this impending

Trend Analysis: Sports Streaming Security
Utilities Trend Analysis: Sports Streaming Security

The roar of the crowd has gone digital, and with it, the multi-billion-dollar battle to protect the sanctity of the live sports broadcast from the shadows of online piracy. The global shift to streaming has not only transformed how fans experience the game but has also opened the floodgates for

Can Pakistan Revive Its Ethanol Fuel Program?
Renewable Energy Can Pakistan Revive Its Ethanol Fuel Program?

Pakistan is once again exploring the possibility of blending domestically produced ethanol with gasoline, a strategic move aimed at alleviating the substantial economic strain caused by its heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels. A special committee, established by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,

Is Tajikistan the New Model for Sustainable Energy?
Renewable Energy Is Tajikistan the New Model for Sustainable Energy?

With decades of experience in energy management and grid security, Christopher Hailstone is a leading voice on the future of renewable electricity. He joins us today to discuss a groundbreaking new energy blueprint for Tajikistan’s remote VMKB province, a region at the forefront of sustainable

Rooftop Solar Booms, But Not Where It's Needed Most
Environmental & Regulations Rooftop Solar Booms, But Not Where It's Needed Most

The Bright Glare of a Divided Solar Revolution The United States is currently navigating an unprecedented solar energy expansion, with installations surging past five million and solar power now accounting for the vast majority of new electricity generation capacity being added to the national

Can the EPA Legally Freeze Climate Funding?
Renewable Energy Can the EPA Legally Freeze Climate Funding?

A landmark federal program designed to channel billions into clean energy for America's most vulnerable communities has instead become the centerpiece of an intense legal war, pitting the executive branch against Congress and leaving grantees in an unprecedented state of limbo. At the heart of this

Is Namibia Building Africa's Green Hydrogen Future?
Renewable Energy Is Namibia Building Africa's Green Hydrogen Future?

Amid the constant hum of diesel engines and the clang of shipping containers at the bustling port of Walvis Bay, a quieter revolution is underway, powered not by fossil fuels but by the elemental forces of sun, wind, and water. A pioneering green hydrogen facility, launched in December 2025, now

Chemical Process Unlocks Value in Farm Residues
Utilities Chemical Process Unlocks Value in Farm Residues

Vast fields that yield the world’s food supply also generate a staggering amount of agricultural byproducts, which have long been viewed as a burdensome waste management challenge rather than an asset. This perspective is undergoing a radical transformation thanks to a groundbreaking chemical

Why Is Fiber Essential for 2026 and Beyond?
Infrastructure & Technology Why Is Fiber Essential for 2026 and Beyond?

The digital landscape of 2026 demands a level of connectivity that has rendered yesterday's internet technologies insufficient for the escalating needs of both modern households and businesses. What once felt like revolutionary speed now strains under the combined weight of permanent remote work,

Australia Plans Fairer Power Bills with New Fixed Charges
Infrastructure & Technology Australia Plans Fairer Power Bills with New Fixed Charges

The rapid adoption of rooftop solar panels across Australia has fundamentally altered the relationship between consumers and the national energy grid, creating a complex financial dilemma that regulators are now moving to address. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a

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