American Council on Renewable Energy report criticizes PJM Interconnection for hindering battery storage integration, risking electricity shortages.

A report from the American Council on Renewable Energy criticizes PJM Interconnection for obstructing battery storage integration, risking future electricity shortages. It highlights PJM's Surplus Interconnection Service (SIS) rules as a barrier to deploying battery storage, despite its potential to enhance grid reliability. Recommended changes include allowing battery access to SIS, aligning modeling for battery and pumped hydro resources, and adopting federal standards to facilitate quicker resource deployment.

September 19, 2024
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