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"Passion for new horizons empowers us to rise above the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary." - J.M. Barrie
Here, I primarily share my thoughts on future energy, leadership, software and technologies, business strategies, international corporate careers, and some life philosophies.
I also share many personal stories that have changed my perspective on the world. While I do not intend these stories to serve as advice or guidance, I have learned a lot from others by applying my personal filter to determine what is worth absorbing and what is not. I hope you do the same.
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Forced Energy Transition: lessons from history, markets, and policy
Forced energy transition debates often miss commercial fundamentals. Forced energy transition framed around intermittent supply struggles when availability, reliability and affordability are misaligned with demand.
Marcellus Louroza
Nov 72 min read
The Green Hangover: Balancing Enthusiasm with Economic Realities in the Energy Transition
The green hangover captures the gap between climate exuberance and execution. As rates rise and supply chains bite, the green hangover forces a pivot to unit economics, firm capacity, and interoperable demand flexibility.
Marcellus Louroza
Sep 262 min read
Energy transition realism: a balanced path beats wishful thinking
Energy policy is sprinting ahead of physics and economics. Energy transition realism argues for sequencing renewables with firm low-carbon power and market design that protects reliability and affordability.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 270 min read
Energy Data as Strategy: Analytics, Markets, and the Three Pillars—Availability, Affordability, Security
In modern power systems, decisions live and die on data. This piece shows how energy data—collected from meters, devices, and markets—drives forecasting, tariffs, DER orchestration, and investment that deliver reliable, affordable power.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 122 min read
Vaclav Smil Energy Transitions: Pragmatism, Systems Thinking, and Real-World Constraints
Hype doesn’t power grids—systems do. This article explains how vaclav smil energy transitions thinking grounds strategy in physics, capital turnover, and social realities, guiding credible policies and investments.
Marcellus Louroza
Jun 102 min read
Inclusive Energy Transition: Financing, Reliability, and Growth for Developing Countries
Climate ambition must meet development reality. This article shows how an inclusive energy transition—backed by blended finance, strong market design, and reliability planning—can expand access without derailing growth.
Marcellus Louroza
May 292 min read
Grid Stability in High-Renewable Systems: Costs, Tools, and Policy to Keep the Lights On
As wind and solar surge, grid stability becomes mission-critical. This article shows how grid stability can be secured with BESS, demand response, advanced inverter standards, and market rules that reward flexibility—without breaking affordability.
Marcellus Louroza
May 272 min read
Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizers: Energy, Food Security, and a Balanced Transition
Feeding billions depends on chemistry and energy. This article explains how synthetic nitrogen fertilizers—powered by affordable energy—anchor global food security, and why pragmatic decarbonization must protect supply while new tech scales.
Marcellus Louroza
May 222 min read
Pragmatic Energy Strategy: Meeting Surging Demand while Keeping Power Affordable and Reliable
Digital loads are exploding. This article argues that a pragmatic energy strategy—grounded in portfolio planning, firm capacity, storage, and flexibility—keeps AI, 5G, and industry powered without blowing up affordability or reliability.
Marcellus Louroza
May 182 min read
Food Energy Nexus: Fertilizer Reality and a Pragmatic Transition
Feeding billions depends on energy. This article explains the food energy nexus—how ammonia and synthetic fertilizers rely on affordable energy—and outlines a pragmatic path that protects yields while decarbonization scales.
Marcellus Louroza
May 42 min read
Energy Transition Economics: From Easy Substitutions to Hard-to-Abate Realities
Energy transition economics explains why some swaps—like electric lighting—scale fast while others (ammonia, steel, aviation) remain costly. Energy transition economics helps separate quick wins from hard-to-abate sectors.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 9, 20232 min read
Global Oil Demand: Why Replacing Oil Is Harder Than It Looks
Global oil demand still tops 100 mb/d, and global oil demand endures because oil combines energy density, logistics, and affordability that many alternatives haven’t yet matched at scale.
Marcellus Louroza
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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