Energy storage delays grid upgrade and expansion
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6 FAQs about [Energy storage delays grid upgrade and expansion]
Is grid interconnection causing project delays & cancellations?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adopted major interconnection reforms in 2023 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 happens if grid investment is not scaled up quickly?
This includes the digitalisation of distribution grids and enabling more flexibility through demand response and energy storage. A new scenario developed for the report, the Grid Delay Case, examines what would happen if grid investment is not scaled up quickly enough and regulatory reforms for grids are slow.
What is the $119 million investment in grid scale energy storage?
With the $119 million investment in grid scale energy storage included in the President’s FY 2022 Budget Request for the Office of Electricity, we’ll work to develop and demonstrate new technologies, while addressing issues around planning, sizing, placement, valuation, and societal and environmental impacts.
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.
Why do we need a new grid?
Grids need to both operate in new ways and leverage the benefits of distributed resources, such as rooftop solar, and all sources of flexibility. This includes deploying grid-enhancing technologies and unlocking the potential of demand response and energy storage through digitalisation.
Will grid-enhancing technologies increase energy use in 2039?
The study says grid-enhancing technologies can also be installed more quickly than other network upgrades. East Coast-Midwest grid operator PJM said it expects energy use in its 13-state footprint will increase nearly 40% by 2039, from 800 TWh to about 1,100 TWh.