SMP 276: The Solar Boom Is Here but the Grid Isn’t Built for It

About this episode

The episode discusses the rapid scaling of solar energy in the U.S. and the challenges posed by grid infrastructure and policy.

Solar is scaling at a record pace in the U.S., but grid infrastructure, policy decisions, and permitting challenges are becoming the biggest bottlenecks. From interconnection costs in New York to stalled community solar in California and rising data center demand, the gap between generation and infrastructure is widening.

Topics covered

• solar energy
• grid infrastructure
• policy decisions
• permitting challenges
• community solar

Keywords

• interconnection costs
• data center demand
• California
• New York

Mentioned in this episode

Places: California, U.S., New York

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