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.
Will Google’s Geothermal Bet Solve the AI Power Crisis?
Infrastructure & Technology Will Google’s Geothermal Bet Solve the AI Power Crisis?

The collaboration between Google and Fervo Energy has evolved from a 2021 pilot project to a massive financial and operational partnership valued in the hundreds of millions. As the demand for artificial intelligence processing continues to soar, the search for consistent, carbon-free baseload

Will Oncor Face Denial Over Texas Power Line Notice Failures?
Infrastructure & Technology Will Oncor Face Denial Over Texas Power Line Notice Failures?

The intersection of utility ambitions and property rights has reached a flashpoint as Oncor struggles to defend its notification process for a 1,200-mile grid expansion. At the heart of this storm is the Dinosaur-to-Longshore transmission project, a massive 765-kilovolt endeavor designed to bolster

PJM Toughens Grid Standards After Major Data Center Outage
Infrastructure & Technology PJM Toughens Grid Standards After Major Data Center Outage

The unprecedented expansion of the digital economy has reached a critical juncture where the physical limits of the power grid must now dictate the pace of technological growth. PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the United States, is currently overhauling its reliability

Trump and Local Voters Clash Over Rapid Data Center Growth
Infrastructure & Technology Trump and Local Voters Clash Over Rapid Data Center Growth

The hum of thousands of cooling fans echoing across once-silent cornfields marks the front line of a battle for America’s technological and economic sovereignty. This expansion of data centers has become a flashpoint in national politics, pitting the federal government’s drive for supremacy against

Why Is CHP Still Vital for the Dutch Energy Transition?
Energy Management Why Is CHP Still Vital for the Dutch Energy Transition?

Governmental fiscal shifts, including the phase-out of tax benefits and the introduction of new CO2 levies, are creating a volatile economic landscape for growers. This shift occurs at a time when the Dutch horticultural sector is under immense pressure to achieve climate neutrality without

Global White Coal Market Projected to Reach $6.1 Billion by 2035
Renewable Energy Global White Coal Market Projected to Reach $6.1 Billion by 2035

The global energy landscape is undergoing a structural shift as the white coal market transitions from a niche industrial curiosity into a vital pillar of the circular economy. This transformation is not merely a reaction to tightening environmental regulations but a proactive move by industries to

Why Is the Electrification ETF Outperforming Utility Funds?
Infrastructure & Technology Why Is the Electrification ETF Outperforming Utility Funds?

Data center developers are currently prioritizing the acquisition of physical infrastructure components like gas turbines and electrical equipment over the long-term selection of power providers. This strategic shift has created a noticeable rift in the energy market, where the immediate need for

Can Grid-Forming Inverters Safely Power the Digital Grid?
Energy Management Can Grid-Forming Inverters Safely Power the Digital Grid?

Scientific evidence is needed to bridge the gap between the performance claims made by battery manufacturers and the strict safety requirements of utility operators. As power grids worldwide undergo a fundamental transformation from fossil fuel-based generation to renewable energy, the reliance on

South Korean Exporters Face Rising Pressure for Carbon Data
Environmental & Regulations South Korean Exporters Face Rising Pressure for Carbon Data

The Korea Industrial Complex Corporation launched the Measurement, Reporting, and Verification platform in June to help firms transition away from inefficient spreadsheet-based accounting. As the global regulatory landscape shifts toward strict environmental transparency, South Korean exporters

Can Nigeria Turn Waste Into Wealth via Methane Reduction?
Environmental & Regulations Can Nigeria Turn Waste Into Wealth via Methane Reduction?

The Multi-Solving Action for Methane Reduction initiative focuses on building stakeholder capacity to implement modern waste technologies at the local level. Nigeria is currently navigating a pivotal shift in its environmental policy, focusing on the Multi-Solving Action for Methane Reduction in

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