This problem is one about interconnection studies for new utility-scale wind and solar. Texas operates by letting them build, and then telling them they can’t sell electricity. That’s not great either.
Right move here is to do a planned build-out of transmission to support actual needs.
Right, what I mean is the Texas model of pre-surveying for places they would be a good fit with minor pushback, and then having the projects paid by everyone, rather than some investor who can just flake out.
Their grid is an absolute disaster, so I’m certainly not idolizing most of what they are doing, but the method they follow to get them at least done… that part is good.
This problem is one about interconnection studies for new utility-scale wind and solar. Texas operates by letting them build, and then telling them they can’t sell electricity. That’s not great either.
Right move here is to do a planned build-out of transmission to support actual needs.
Right, what I mean is the Texas model of pre-surveying for places they would be a good fit with minor pushback, and then having the projects paid by everyone, rather than some investor who can just flake out.
Their grid is an absolute disaster, so I’m certainly not idolizing most of what they are doing, but the method they follow to get them at least done… that part is good.