Volts Now is the time for distributed energy
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Apr 3, 2024 Duncan Campbell from Scale Microgrid Solutions discusses the upcoming wave of distributed energy resources deployment due to increasing electricity demand and grid expansion constraints. The podcast covers transitioning to DERs, challenges in power system interconnection, rising energy demand, and the rise of DERs in Texas. It emphasizes the need for efficient integration of DERs to enhance grid stability and reduce consumer electricity bills.
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DERs Solve Grid Challenges
- Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) can reduce the need for new supply and new grid infrastructure.
- DERs offer owners lower bills and increased resilience, addressing many current grid challenges.
AI and Electrification Drive Demand
- Electricity demand is rising rapidly due to AI data centers and electrification, not just gradual growth.
- This surge is sooner and larger than many utilities anticipated, posing challenges for the grid.
Longer Interconnection Delays
- Interconnection times for large power plants are increasing drastically, from 1.7 years in 2007 to 5 years in 2022.
- This trend is unlikely to improve soon, creating delays in adding new supply.