Grid Interconnection

topic on 1 show · 4 statements across 4 episodes

Catalyst

4 statements about Grid Interconnection, every show

CATALYST Assertion Supported
Grid interconnection is faster than building new nuclear in most locations
“Most places you can get interconnected faster than you can build the new nuclear reactor.”
Shayle Kann Sep 12, 2025 ▶ 35:09 When to colocate data centers with generation
CATALYST Opinion
Norris: Faster interconnection is the key value proposition for flexible data centers
“What would really present a value proposition for the hyperscalers and the large co-location data centers would be if you can actually interconnect them to the grid more quickly if they're able to offer this flexibility.”
Tyler Norris Mar 27, 2025 ▶ 14:37 The potential for flexible data centers
CATALYST Opinion
Rayford Smith: Utilities should target one-month grid interconnections, not 18 months
“I've heard people say there's no way to get things on the grid faster than that, 12 to 18 months. I think fundamentally like that, then we still have a problem. Like we should be shooting for three months. We should be shooting for one month.”
Rayford Smith Aug 4, 2023 ▶ 25:37 With Great Power: What other industries can teach utilities about innovation
CATALYST Prediction Not checkable as stated
Kann: Interconnection may be the biggest bottleneck to the energy transition
“Like, I think interconnection may end up being The single largest bottleneck to the energy transition, or even climate tech across all things”
Shayle Kann Dec 1, 2022 ▶ 13:07 Unpopular solar opinions, 2022 edition

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