The GRID- June 2022

THE NATION’S ELECTRIC GRID TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

Given the fact that the nation’s power needs are growing, there is a lot of attention being paid to the nation’s electrical transmission system.

IS SOLAR GROWTH EXPECTED TO CONTINUE GROWING?

While solar power has been increasing significantly over the last decade in its three main generation types, there has been some talk recently about a slowdown in solar growth.

ARE COAL-FIRED PLANTS REALLY ON THE WAY OUT?

Ongoing discussion mentions that as more renewable baseload generation comes on-line, it is inevitable that coal-fired plants are on the way out. Is this really the case?

GROWTH OF ENERGY STORAGE
IS EXPLODING

The energy storage market in the fourth quarter of 2021 set a new record, with new system installations totaling 4,727 megawatt hours (MWh).

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