From Scarcity to Surplus
Accelerating access to cheap clean electricity
Unlocking the Grid Through Interconnection Sharing
Nearly 2,500 GW of clean energy projects are currently stalled in interconnection queues, waiting an average of five years to connect to the grid.
Our solution: Share existing grid connections at fossil fuel plants with new renewable projects, bypassing lengthy queues while maximizing use of current infrastructure.
Key Research Findings
Abundant Local Resources
15,400 GW
Over 15,400 GW of renewable energy can be built within just 6 miles of existing fossil fuel plants. Most plants (90%) have enough nearby land to build 5 times their current capacity in renewables.
Cost-Effective Today
75% Viable
At 75% of existing fossil plants (700 GW), building new solar is already cheaper than running the existing plant. For wind, this is true at 80% of plants. By 2030, this will be true almost everywhere.
Ready for Renewables
977 GW by 2030
977 GW of solar and wind can be added to existing grid connections by 2030 - nearly doubling US electricity generation capacity.
Nationwide Solution
38 States
In 38 states, the majority of newclean electricity demand by 2030 can be met by building solar and wind near existing interconnection. 775 gigawatts can be added through this according to the least-cost power system modeling.
Quick Wins Available
200 GW Ready
Over 200 GW of fossil plants are barely used (running less than 15% of the time) and cost $20/MWh more to operate than typical plants - making them prime candidates for renewable additions.