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The convergence of 5G roll-out and the electrification of industries poses substantial grid capacity challenges. As industries transition to electric power and 5G infrastructure expands, the strain on the grid intensifies, risking overloads and disruptions. Mitigating these challenges demands strategic upgrades to grid infrastructure, integration of renewable energy sources, and advancements in energy storage technologies. Collaboration between policymakers, utilities, and industry stakeholders is imperative to navigate this complex transition and ensure a reliable and resilient energy infrastructure for the future. #5G #Electrification #GridCapacity #InfrastructureChallenges

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled its Transmission Interconnection Roadmap, a strategic plan aimed at enhancing the #interconnection processes to support the nation's expanding #renewable #energy needs. The roadmap emphasizes four key objectives:  1️⃣ Increase data access, transparency, and security for interconnection   2️⃣ Improve interconnection process and timeline  3️⃣ Promote economic efficiency in interconnection  4️⃣ Maintain a reliable, resilient, and secure grid

⚡ The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order 1920 represents a monumental step forward in the energy sector by calling upon past practices. ⚡ The order aims to focus on long-range planning requirements for electric transmission providers. The order pivots from the near-term planning methods to more conventional long-range planning methods with twenty-year planning horizons. This shift aims to improve: ▪ Collaboration among transmission providers and state/federal processes on a regional basis ▪ Enhance cost allocation methods ▪ Unlock nationwide renewable energy sources ▪ Support electrification-driven load growth ▪ Enhance resiliency against extreme events while accommodating clean energy sources. This new development brings a sense of nostalgia for the long-term transmission planners from the classical perspective taken more than 20 years ago, and it's a decision that many would reason is long overdue. To learn more about navigating long term transmission planning, speak to one of our transmission & interconnection experts at https://www.enernex.com/ (Tom Jones, PE) #TransmissionPlanning #FERCorder1920 #GridModernization

Compared to the electricity transmission infrastructure required to meet the growing energy demand, the current pace of building grid infrastructure is inadequate, with planning and permitting often taking 5 to 15 years. To turn the tide, BESS manufacturers have become a key piece of the puzzle. By directly connecting BESS to the high-voltage transmission network, it offers a game-changing solution for alleviating the strain on the grid and supporting decarbonization. Cubenergy has been providing large-scale BESS, as a transmission-connected solution, in Nordic Europe, America, and China. Our BESS solutions deliver balancing services such as frequency response to the national grid, enabling greater flexibility and facilitating the integration of more distributed renewable generation. Considering the diverse Grid Code requirements across regions and TSOs/DSOs, we fine-tune our systems to ensure optimal performance and seamless integration with each grid. #energystorage #bess #grid #renewableenergy #energytransition #ess #energysolution

😱 You Won't Believe How Many Solar and Wind Projects Are Stuck in Line (Spoiler: It's Millions of Megawatts!) ☀️🌬️ The road to our clean energy future is paved with solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries - but right now, it's gridlocked by a massive interconnection queue. The numbers are staggering: 2,600 GW of capacity (95%+ clean) is waiting to plug in. That's 2.5X our current grid! Solar and storage dominate new entries, while fossil fuels are barely a blip. Hybrids like solar+storage are surging, especially out West. But here's the catch: Only 14% of queued projects from 2000-2018 have actually been built. Wait times are ballooning too, with the typical project taking 4+ years to connect (and 5 years for those finished in 2023!). This delay and attrition are putting trillions of dollars of clean energy investment at risk. It's an existential threat to the transition. The developers who crack the interconnection code will be the kings of the clean energy castle. Engaging proactively with grid operators and policymakers is paramount. So is contingency planning for queue purgatory. But reform can't come soon enough. If wait times keep climbing, deep-pocketed incumbents could muscle out scrappy innovators, stifling the very competition we need to accelerate progress. What queue-busting partnerships or policy moves could spur the clean energy revolution? Drop your thoughts below. Our grid modernization mission is too important for gridlock. #ConnectCleanEnergy #QueueReform #RenewableReady #EndlessQueue #ConnectCleanEnergy https://emp.lbl.gov/queues

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is facing two major upheavals in the coming years: 1️⃣ Renewable capacity in the region is forecasted to rise 120% by the end of the decade. 2️⃣ Peak system demand could be as high as 152 gigawatts in 2030 by Ercot estimates — nearly double the current grid’s proven maximum. Whilst incumbent utilities are ramping up spending to meet these challenges, the resultant grid buildout falls short of what is needed to hit net zero. 🔗 Read more in BNEF’s analysis: https://bloom.bg/46sED12 #NetZero #RenewableEnergy

Good overview presented by EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) - EU Electricity Market Factsheets. Attached a side-by-by side comparison with our neighbours in France...Look at the numbers. 1% #SmartMeter rollout - digitalization? Way to go... For sure the developments on the renewables and grid management side cannot be compared due to the highly divergent system and generation architectures. Link to the ACER Country Factsheets below.

As energy demand continues to grow and more renewables are added to the energy grid, supportive public policies for transmission expansion and grid security are vital. Chairman Phillips and his fellow FERC commissioners have an essential role in guiding the buildout of the critical infrastructure needed to deliver the future of energy. #EnergyInfrastructure #RenewableEnergy #PublicPolicies #GridSecurity #EnergyDemand #FutureOfEnergy SELECT Power Systems is here to help.

How can the U.S. plug more solar and #WindPower into the grid and meet fast-growing #ElectricityDemand when it doesn’t have enough power lines to handle all those tasks? The Biden administration is taking proactive steps to address this challenge by implementing a plan to increase the #GridCapacity for renewable energy sources. By investing in #GridInfrastructure and deploying advanced technologies, the administration aims to enhance the grid's efficiency and reliability while accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. The integration of more solar and wind power into the grid requires a comprehensive approach that considers factors like energy storage, grid flexibility, and cybersecurity. This initiative is not just about upgrading power lines; it's about transforming the way we generate, transmit, and consume energy! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gDshqr3D