US Renewable Energy Projects Face Delays in Grid Interconnection Amid PJM Interconnection Region Challenges
Renewable energy projects across the US are facing significant hurdles due to delays in grid interconnection, particularly within the PJM Interconnection region, where substantial backlogs and increasingly complex project designs are hindering the expansion of solar and wind power. The struggles of high-profile projects like the Eddystone Wind project, which have experienced costly delays and uncertainty over their long-term viability, highlight the need for urgent reforms aimed at streamlining interconnection processes by 2027. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico's electricity grid is struggling with recurring crises, including frequent outages and underfunded emergency response accounts, leaving the island vulnerable during hurricane season, prompting calls for immediate action to address these critical issues.
