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.
Sun Day Revives Solar Power as Climate Crisis Solution
Renewable Energy Sun Day Revives Solar Power as Climate Crisis Solution

In an era where the climate crisis casts an ever-darkening shadow over global stability, a powerful ray of hope emerges through the resurgence of solar energy as both an affordable and accessible answer to this pressing challenge, sparking renewed momentum to confront global warming with urgency.

Meta and Silicon Ranch Team Up for South Carolina Solar Farm
Renewable Energy Meta and Silicon Ranch Team Up for South Carolina Solar Farm

In an era where the digital landscape continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, the energy demands of tech giants are skyrocketing, prompting innovative solutions to power their operations sustainably. Meta, the powerhouse behind social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has partnered

Air Pollution Linked to Lewy Body Dementia Risk
Environmental & Regulations Air Pollution Linked to Lewy Body Dementia Risk

Imagine taking a deep breath of air filled with invisible particles so tiny they can infiltrate your body and potentially harm your brain, raising the risk of a debilitating condition like Lewy body dementia (LBD). This alarming possibility is at the heart of a groundbreaking study from Johns

Can the GERD Balance Ethiopia's Growth and Regional Peace?
Renewable Energy Can the GERD Balance Ethiopia's Growth and Regional Peace?

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), towering over the Blue Nile River, represents far more than a feat of engineering; it embodies Ethiopia’s relentless pursuit of economic transformation and energy self-sufficiency in a region marked by both potential and peril. Costing an estimated $4

Will BlackRock's Takeover Harm Minnesota's Energy Future?
Environmental & Regulations Will BlackRock's Takeover Harm Minnesota's Energy Future?

Minnesota finds itself at a pivotal moment as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) weighs a transformative decision regarding the proposed acquisition of Minnesota Power, a cornerstone utility serving over 150,000 accounts across northern Minnesota, by Global Infrastructure Partners

Why Did Trump Revoke $679M in Offshore Wind Funding?
Renewable Energy Why Did Trump Revoke $679M in Offshore Wind Funding?

Imagine a nation at a critical crossroads, where a single policy decision could reshape its energy landscape for decades, and the recent revocation of $679 million in federal funding for offshore wind infrastructure by the Trump administration has ignited fierce debate across political, economic,

Microalgae: The Future of Sustainable Bioenergy Production
Renewable Energy Microalgae: The Future of Sustainable Bioenergy Production

As the world grapples with escalating energy demands and the pressing need to combat climate change, a quiet revolution is brewing in the realm of renewable resources through the remarkable potential of microalgae. These microscopic photosynthetic organisms are capturing attention for their ability

PacifiCorp Seeks $1.7B Wildfire Costs in Transmission Rates
Infrastructure & Technology PacifiCorp Seeks $1.7B Wildfire Costs in Transmission Rates

I'm thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and renewable energy, who brings a wealth of knowledge on electricity delivery and grid reliability. As our go-to utilities specialist, Christopher offers critical insights into the complex challenges

Colorado River States Deadlocked as November Deadline Looms
Renewable Energy Colorado River States Deadlocked as November Deadline Looms

What happens when a river that sustains over 40 million people across seven states begins to vanish under the weight of drought and discord? The Colorado River, a lifeline for the American West, is drying up, with reservoirs like Lake Mead at historic lows, threatening water supplies, power

Utility Software Procurement – Review
Infrastructure & Technology Utility Software Procurement – Review

Imagine a power grid on the brink of transformation, where millions of distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels and battery storage must be seamlessly integrated to maintain reliability for millions of customers across the nation. This is the reality facing utilities today, as the

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