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.
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.
What causes interconnection delays?
The core problem driving interconnection delays, Selker said is the lack of transmission. But even with reforms, building transmission lines can take years. In the meantime, she said, deploying technologies such as power flow control devices and dynamic line readings could help make room to bring more projects online faster.
How big is the energy backlog in ?
The backlog of new power generation and energy storage seeking transmission connections across the U.S. grew again in , with nearly 2,600 gigawatts (GW) of generation and storage capacity now actively seeking grid interconnection, according to new research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
How many energy projects are waiting to connect in ?
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The total capacity of energy projects in U.S. interconnection queues grew 40% year-over-year in , with more than 1,350 GW of generation and 680 GW of storage waiting for approval to connect, according to a new report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Why is interconnection backlog a major bottleneck for project development?
But this growing backlog has become a major bottleneck for project development: proposed projects are mired in lengthy and uncertain interconnection study processes, and most interconnection requests are ultimately cancelled and withdrawn.
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