The growth of distributed generation and load requires utilities to prepare the distribution system to accommodate new load, maintain reliability, and minimize costs–necessitating a strong knowledge of grid assets–where they are, their condition, and how they’re connected to each other.
Charging Ahead with Electrification: A Proactive Investment Framework
As electrification accelerates and new loads are added to the distribution system, utilities need to invest in their networks in a cost-effective and timely manner. Traditional methods of forecasting load and determining what capacity is needed can cause delays in meeting customer needs and in revisiting those investments if they prove insufficient as load continues to grow.
Charging Ahead with Electrification: Flexible Grid Interconnection
The business-as-usual method of connecting load creates a grid that assumes all loads will be used at maximum capacity at some point and therefore is built for the most unlikely of extreme scenarios. Flexible grid connection offers a solution by empowering customers with options to connect new loads quickly, even in areas with capacity limitations.
