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Why Smarter Interconnection Must Power the Next Phase of Solar Growth

Key Takeaway

Inefficient utility interconnection processes are severely hindering the deployment of 1-5 MW DG solar projects, demanding smarter solutions to unlock future growth and meet high demand.

AI Summary

  • Distributed Generation (DG) solar demand is at an all-time high, particularly for 1-5 MW community and net-metered systems.
  • Utility interconnection processes are causing significant delays, preventing many solar projects from breaking ground.
  • The current utility review of grid capacity to handle new power is identified as the primary bottleneck for solar development.
  • Smarter interconnection solutions are essential to enable the next phase of solar growth and unlock project deployment.

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Article Content

The demand for distributed generation (DG) solar has never been higher, yet many projects are getting stuck before they even break ground. The problem is utility interconnection. For community or net metered solar systems in the 1 MW to 5 MW range, in particular, the utility’s review of whether the grid can handle new power […] The post Why Smarter Interconnection Must Power the Next Phase of Solar Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine .