Johnson: Grid connections take 1-2 years in Texas versus 15 in UK
Charlotte Johnson · The state of connected DERs [partner content] · Sep 24, 2024 · at 9:30
Charlotte Johnson of Kraken highlights interconnection queue differences driving clean energy and battery deployment between ERCOT and the UK grid.
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“And it's also easier to get a grid connection in Texas than it is in many other parts of the world. I think it takes about one to two years. In the UK, it can take up to 15 years to get a grid connection.”
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