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.
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

Save on Solar and Batteries Before 2026 Changes
Renewable Energy Save on Solar and Batteries Before 2026 Changes

For Australian homeowners, 2026 represents a critical turning point in the nation's ambitious journey toward a renewable energy future, bringing with it a series of significant policy shifts that directly impact the financial viability of residential solar and battery installations. These evolving

How Is Michigan Reviving Its Contaminated Lands?
Environmental & Regulations How Is Michigan Reviving Its Contaminated Lands?

Across Michigan's diverse landscape, a quiet but persistent legacy of its industrial past presents a formidable modern-day challenge in the form of an estimated 27,000 contaminated brownfield sites. These dormant properties, once home to factories and commercial operations, now stand as barriers to

Trump Halts Major NY Wind Farm Citing Security Risks
Renewable Energy Trump Halts Major NY Wind Farm Citing Security Risks

In a move that sent shockwaves through the renewable energy sector and drew immediate, bipartisan condemnation, the Trump administration on December 22nd ordered a second halt to the development of Empire Wind 1, New York’s flagship offshore wind project. The administration, through a statement by

What's Fueling the $142B Energy M&A Boom?
Infrastructure & Technology What's Fueling the $142B Energy M&A Boom?

A colossal wave of consolidation reshaped the American energy sector in 2025, with merger and acquisition values reaching an astonishing $142 billion and signaling a profound strategic pivot across the industry. This surge represents a more than fivefold increase from the previous year, driven not

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