PJM Interconnection Leverages Surplus Interconnection Service to Address Grid Capacity Strain
The PJM Interconnection, a critical hub for power distribution across 13 states and Washington, D.C., is facing significant strain due to growing demand from rapidly expanding data centers and a slow process for connecting new renewable energy projects. To address this challenge, researchers are exploring the potential of "Surplus Interconnection Service" (SIS), which involves repurposing existing unused transmission capacity to facilitate faster integration of new solar, wind, and energy storage projects into the grid, with estimates suggesting SIS could support up to 153 gigawatts of new renewable energy development in the PJM region.
