Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Roadmap Draft
The "Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Roadmap Draft" grant is a program by the U.S. Department of Energy seeking suggestions to improve and speed up the process of connecting renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and battery storage to the power grid, with the goal of enhancing grid reliability and resilience.
Description
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program is seeking feedback on a draft roadmap for the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DERs) to distribution and sub-transmission systems. This roadmap aims to address challenges, improve processes, and streamline the integration of technologies such as solar photovoltaics, wind, and battery storage into the energy grid. The feedback will help refine strategies to reduce interconnection delays and improve grid reliability and resilience. The roadmap highlights solutions that vary by region and regulatory environments, aiming to foster simpler and faster DER interconnections.