Is grid interconnection causing project delays & cancellations?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adopted major interconnection reforms in that have not yet taken effect in most regions; project developers continue to cite grid interconnection as a leading cause of project delays and cancellations.
What is the grid delay case?
For this report, we developed the Grid Delay Case to explore the impacts of more limited investment, modernisation, digitalisation and operational changes than are envisioned in the IEA’s climate-focused scenarios. The Grid Delay Case shows transitions stalling, with slower uptake of renewables and higher fossil fuel use.
Is grid interconnection still a bottleneck?
“It is promising to see the unprecedented interest and investment in new energy and storage development across the U.S., but the latest queue data also affirm that grid interconnection remains a persistent bottleneck,” said Joseph Rand, an Energy Policy Researcher at Berkeley Lab, and lead author of the study.
Why do we need grid investment?
The public needs to be aware and informed about the link between grids and successful energy transitions. To meet national climate targets, grid investment needs to nearly double by to over USD 600 billion per year after over a decade of stagnation at the global level, with emphasis on digitalising and modernising distribution grids.
Is grid instability a risk?
For investors, grid instability is a risk, but also an opportunity. Companies like NextEra Energy, Dominion, and Avangrid are investing billions in grid modernization and diversified generation. Avangrid alone plans $20 billion through across 23 states. Independent power producers are also benefiting from the shifting landscape.
Why do we need a smarter grid?
Grids have been delivering power to households, businesses and industry for over 100 years. Clean energy transitions are now driving the transformation of our energy systems and expanding the role of electricity across economies. As a result, countries’ transitions to net zero emissions need to be underpinned by bigger, stronger and smarter grids.
Grid and storage readiness is key to accelerating
Urgent actions must be taken to avoid lagging grid infrastructures, which would delay the energy transition. The tripling renewable power capacity target by makes planning and investing
We're about to see a $1 trillion 'super-cycle' of
Today, technology advances and dramatic cost decreases combine to set up battery energy storage as the savior for both renewables and the overarching electric grid as power demand soars and
Is The U.S. Headed For A Power Grid Crisis?
Transmission bottlenecks, permitting delays, and slow adoption of long-duration storage compound the problem. Grid operators from PJM, MISO, ERCOT, and others told
Tackling High Costs and Long Delays for Clean
Proposed renewable generation and energy storage projects face lengthy delays and high costs to interconnect them to the transmission grid. Without reforms, interconnection is likely to remain a major obstacle
Interconnection Queue: How EPCs Beat Grid
The U.S. interconnection queue has reached a critical bottleneck in , with over 2.6 terawatts of generation and storage capacity actively seeking grid connection.
Executive summary – Electricity Grids and Secure
For this report, we developed the Grid Delay Case to explore the impacts of more limited investment, modernisation, digitalisation and operational changes than are envisioned in the IEA’s climate-focused scenarios.
Grid connection backlog grows by 30% in ,
Connecting new electric generation and storage is urgently needed to meet this growing demand. Energy storage is particularly well-suited to provide needed reliability services and is surging in
How energy storage could solve the growing US
To strengthen grid stability and affordability while meeting escalating demand, the US will need an ‘all-of-the-above’ approach – one where energy storage plays a foundational role.
Will battery energy storage delays affect the grid
Delays to battery energy storage projects mean that buildout has been slower than expected. In Q3 , EPC struggles and grid connection issued prevailed.
Energy Storage Rides a Wave of Growth but Uncertainty
In this report, our lawyers outline key developments and emerging trends that will shape the energy storage market in and beyond.
Grid and storage readiness is key to accelerating the energy
Urgent actions must be taken to avoid lagging grid infrastructures, which would delay the energy transition. The tripling renewable power capacity target by makes
We're about to see a $1 trillion 'super-cycle' of investment in
Today, technology advances and dramatic cost decreases combine to set up battery energy storage as the savior for both renewables and the overarching electric grid as
Tackling High Costs and Long Delays for Clean Energy
Proposed renewable generation and energy storage projects face lengthy delays and high costs to interconnect them to the transmission grid. Without reforms, interconnection
Interconnection Queue: How EPCs Beat Grid Delays
The U.S. interconnection queue has reached a critical bottleneck in , with over 2.6 terawatts of generation and storage capacity actively seeking grid connection.
Executive summary – Electricity Grids and Secure Energy
For this report, we developed the Grid Delay Case to explore the impacts of more limited investment, modernisation, digitalisation and operational changes than are envisioned in the
Grid connection backlog grows by 30% in , dominated by
Connecting new electric generation and storage is urgently needed to meet this growing demand. Energy storage is particularly well-suited to provide needed reliability
How energy storage could solve the growing US power crisis
To strengthen grid stability and affordability while meeting escalating demand, the US will need an ‘all-of-the-above’ approach – one where energy storage plays a foundational role.
Will battery energy storage delays affect the grid this winter
Delays to battery energy storage projects mean that buildout has been slower than expected. In Q3 , EPC struggles and grid connection issued prevailed.
Energy Storage Rides a Wave of Growth but Uncertainty
In this report, our lawyers outline key developments and emerging trends that will shape the energy storage market in and beyond.
Solar Container Energy Discussion
Share your thoughts on solar container power and energy storage solutions.