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.
Why Is Amazon Funding Climate Deniers to Power AI?
Infrastructure & Technology Why Is Amazon Funding Climate Deniers to Power AI?

A striking contradiction has emerged at the intersection of technology and climate policy, where tech giant Amazon, a vocal champion of corporate environmental responsibility, has sponsored an AI energy summit dominated by prominent climate deniers and fossil fuel advocates. This move has cast a

Redding Bus Fleet Cuts Emissions With Biodiesel
Renewable Energy Redding Bus Fleet Cuts Emissions With Biodiesel

As public transit agencies nationwide navigate the complex and often expensive transition toward zero-emission fleets, the Redding Area Bus Authority has taken a decisive and immediate step to improve local air quality. RABA recently converted its entire 16-bus diesel fleet to operate on a B20

Ford Pivots to Hybrids and More Affordable EVs
Energy Management Ford Pivots to Hybrids and More Affordable EVs

In a decisive move that reverberates through an automotive industry grappling with the uncertain pace of electric vehicle adoption, Ford Motor Co. has initiated a comprehensive strategic realignment, signaling a significant departure from its prior aggressive, all-in approach to EVs. This pivot is

Giga Energy Opens Houston Factory to Ease Transformer Shortage
Infrastructure & Technology Giga Energy Opens Houston Factory to Ease Transformer Shortage

The relentless expansion of AI infrastructure, data centers, and renewable energy projects has ignited an unprecedented demand for electricity, yet this technological surge is being throttled by a critical and often-overlooked shortage of essential components. The scarcity of medium-voltage (MV)

Why Are Russian Hackers Targeting Your Network Edge?
Infrastructure & Technology Why Are Russian Hackers Targeting Your Network Edge?

With extensive experience in energy management and a deep focus on grid reliability, Christopher Hailstone provides critical insights into the security of our most vital infrastructure. A recent threat intelligence report from Amazon has cast a spotlight on a troubling evolution in tactics from a

Red Sea Airport Achieves Milestone on Path to Net Zero
Environmental & Regulations Red Sea Airport Achieves Milestone on Path to Net Zero

As the global aviation industry grapples with the immense challenge of decarbonization, a new international airport has emerged not just as a gateway to a luxury destination, but as a potential blueprint for a sustainable future. Red Sea International Airport (RSI) recently marked a significant

FERC Approves Amazon Grid Deal With a Warning
Environmental & Regulations FERC Approves Amazon Grid Deal With a Warning

With the explosive growth of data centers and other large-scale energy consumers, the nation's electric grid is facing unprecedented strain. Navigating this new landscape is Christopher Hailstone, a veteran expert in energy management and electricity delivery, whose work provides critical insights

Global Growth Decouples From Carbon Emissions
Environmental & Regulations Global Growth Decouples From Carbon Emissions

A New Economic Paradigm Growth Without Carbons Shadow For generations, the engine of economic progress has been inextricably linked to the smokestacks of industrial output, creating a deeply entrenched belief that prosperity must come at the cost of environmental health. This long-held assumption

Who Will Pay for the Data Center Power Surge?
Infrastructure & Technology Who Will Pay for the Data Center Power Surge?

The Billion-Dollar Question Facing America's Power Grid The insatiable appetite for data, fueled by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the digital economy, has created an unprecedented challenge for the nation's energy infrastructure. Data centers—the physical backbone of our virtual

Will Poland's Nuclear Plant Secure Its Energy Future?
Environmental & Regulations Will Poland's Nuclear Plant Secure Its Energy Future?

Introduction For decades, Poland's economic engine has been powered almost entirely by coal, but the nation now stands at the precipice of a monumental energy transformation with the green light for its first nuclear power plant. This project is more than an infrastructure development; it

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