Energy storage delays grid construction

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.

Is grid interconnection still a bottleneck?

“It is promising to see the unprecedented interest and investment in new energy and storage development across the U.S., but the latest queue data also affirm that grid interconnection remains a persistent bottleneck,” said Joseph Rand, an Energy Policy Researcher at Berkeley Lab, and lead author of the study.

Why does the United States lag in grid storage?

Reliance on other countries for critical raw and refined materials, components, and products—The United States lags Asia, and especially China, in the manufacture and supply of materials, components, and end products for grid storage.

How long does it take to deploy a grid infrastructure?

However, deploying grid infrastructure is not done overnight. Due to its nature, power lines need to consider social and environmental impact across big areas, along all their routes, involving lengthy planning and permitting processes and engaging multiple stakeholders, which consume a lot of time, potentially delaying deployment.

Does grid energy storage have a supply chain resilience?

This report provides an overview of the supply chain resilience associated with several grid energy storage technologies. It provides a map of each technology’s supply chain, from the extraction of raw materials to the production of batteries or other storage systems, and discussion of each supply chain step.

How can lithium-ion batteries improve grid performance?

Lithium-ion batteries and other grid storage technologies enable greater penetration of renewables through load-shifting and arbitrage, improve grid reliability, reduce congestion, and increase profitability.