There are two major steps involved in the interconnection process: applying for interconnection and receiving permission to operate (PTO).
GalleryUtility-Scale Solar PV Flourishes Despite Mixed Business Conditions
In September 2023, SEIA and Wood Mackenzie released its “Solar Market Insight Report Q3 2023” report. The report projects more than 20 GW of additions in utility-scale solar in 2023, up from 11.8 GW in 2022.
Last month, EIA reported that nearly 17 GW of utility-scale solar was added in the first half of 2023.
These reports […]
New Course Announcement: Creating Solar Courses to Meet the Needs of Electric Membership Co-ops in Georgia and Beyond
Georgia has been hit hard by unscrupulous solar businesses, particularly in the residential space. Misinformation about solar has been spread to homeowners far and wide. There are even quite a few solar systems out there that don’t work properly due to poor installation practices. In the state ranked 7th in the nation for total solar […]
Grading the States: Clean Energy Adoption and Access to the Grid
One difficulty that solar PV and other clean-tech companies face when looking to expand their business into other states is that every state is different – different in their goals, policies, interconnection processes, technical standards, data availability, and other factors.
For solar PV companies like developers, EPCs (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), and contractors, it’s about questions […]
“Electric Utility Distribution Equipment” now included with HeatSpring Membership
Starting May 31st, for a limited time, Tim Taylor’s “Electric Utility Distribution Equipment” is included with your HeatSpring Membership. Membership gives you access to premium courses that usually cost more, including:
Selling & Developing Commercial-Industrial Solar
The Hydrogen Economy
Solar Entrepreneurship
Solar Building Codes, Fire Codes, Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage
There are tons of other benefits, too – you […]
GalleryPower Flow Studies on Utility Distribution
If you work with utility-scale or community solar PV, you may have heard the utility refer to the term “power flow study”, also called “load flow study”, and wonder what that is.
Utility distribution feeders are designed and operated at medium voltage, also called primary voltage, which is typically between 4 kV and 35 kV in […]
