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Accelerating access to cheap clean electricity

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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.
Interconnection Sharing Concept

Key Research Findings

1
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.

2
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.

3
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.

4
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.

5
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.