#surplusinterconnection

Cozzy Energy Solutions

@energysolutions.bsky.social

1 week ago

Accelerating Grid Connections: The Rise of Surplus Interconnection - Cozzy Energy Solutions Lawmakers in Virginia and Indiana have approved legislation in February 2026 aimed at accelerating the integration of new energy facilities by encouraging the use of “surplus interconnection service.” This approach utilizes available interconnection capacity at existing power plants, such as peaker plants, to expedite the connection of generation and storage resources at a lower cost

Accelerating Grid Connections: The Rise of Surplus Interconnection #PJM #EnergyInnovation #GridModernization #SurplusInterconnection #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage

Cozzy Energy Solutions

@energysolutions.bsky.social

1 year ago

Unlocking America’s Clean Energy Potential: The Power of Surplus Interconnection - Cozzy Energy Solutions Unlocking America's Clean Energy Potential: The Power of Surplus Interconnection The United States is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its energy landscape, with the potential to unlock 800 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2030. One key strategy driving this shift is surplus interconnection, a practice that connects low-cost renewable energy projects to existing power grids at idle or underutilized generation facilities. The benefits of surplus interconnection are multifaceted. Firstly, it can help meet the growing demand for electricity from rising data centers and manufacturing activity, providing a quick and affordable solution. Secondly, by integrating more renewable energy into the grid, surplus interconnection can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to mitigating climate change. Furthermore, this approach can provide a near-term solution to add critical resources to the grid during periods of high demand, increasing reliability. Lastly, surplus interconnection can create economic opportunities for utilities, clean energy companies, and other stakeholders. Several regional transmission organizations and utilities have already begun implementing surplus interconnection services. For instance, MISO has established a 4,000 MW capacity in its interconnection queue. However, while these efforts are promising, there are still several challenges to be addressed. One of the primary hurdles is coordination among stakeholders, including utilities, clean energy companies, and regulatory bodies. Additionally, the technical feasibility of surplus interconnection requires further development to ensure safe and reliable operation. To overcome these challenges, it is essential for energy leaders across the country to work together to develop a comprehensive strategy for deploying surplus interconnection services. By embracing this bipartisan solution, the United States can accelerate its transition to a cleaner, more reliable energy system. This approach has the potential to unlock America's clean energy potential and drive significant progress towards a more sustainable future.

Unlocking America's Clean Energy Potential: The Power of Surplus Interconnection #PJM #CleanEnergy #SurplusInterconnection #RenewableEnergy #Energysystem #America

Kyle Davis

@kyledavis.bsky.social

1 year ago

🔌💡 Looking forward to reading! Thanks for sharing. Let’s unlock #surplusinterconnection capacity here in the United States! 🤓

Ric O'Connell

@ricoconnell.bsky.social

1 year ago

Leveraging surplus interconnection could unleash 800 GW of energy the US needs today By using existing interconnection sites to plug in low-cost clean energy sources, energy planners can increase grid reliability and lower costs.

#SurplusInterconnection allows new wind and solar plants to come online without waiting for years in an interconnection queue, since the existing thermal plant has interconnection rights. Most RTOs and utilities have a streamlined (90 day) process for surplus.

www.utilitydive.com/news/surplus...

Ric O'Connell

@ricoconnell.bsky.social

1 year ago

#EnergySky friends, we are releasing a set of papers today outlining how #SurplusInterconnection can unlock GW of new resources. Surplus is a way to plug wind and solar into existing thermal plants.

Check out our papers, along with a cool interactive dashboard, here: www.scarcitytosurplus.com

Joe Deely

@jdeely.bsky.social

1 year ago

esVolta secures $110 million for 300 MWh battery project in California The energy storage facility in San Jose will provide resource adequacy support to Pacific Gas & Electric.

Hey Ric and @mfarmer.bsky.social ,

Would this be considered #surplusinterconnection? It's a battery project at the large substation near the Metcalf gas plant.

Will every large substation(with available space) eventually have some battery storage?

pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/11/12/e...

Ric O'Connell

@ricoconnell.bsky.social

1 year ago

I’m currently obsessed with #surplusinterconnection. This is “interconnection sharing” where you can plug in new generation (or storage) at the site of existing generation and use the existing interconnection. It means an expedited interconnection study process, and hopefully rapid energization.