Southwest electric power company energy storage

How much energy does the southwestern grid need?

The southwestern grid operator could need up to to 48 GW of new wind generation, 130 GW of solar and 59 GW of battery storage in the next quarter century.

Is southwest power pool positioned for long-term investment and resource adequacy challenges?

In a new report prepared for Southwest Power Pool (SPP), Brattle experts found that SPP is well positioned to meet long-term investment and resource adequacy challenges as the regional electricity markets navigate high load growth and a changing generation fleet.

How much money does the Southwest Power Pool need?

The Southwest Power Pool will need $88 billion to $263 billion in new generation by 2050, but should be able to make the investments in a “cost-effective and affordable fashion,” according to a report from Brattle Group. Vitaly Edush via Getty Images

Who is CPECC Southwest Electric Power Design Institute?

Cpecc Southwest Electric Power Design Institute, also known as CSEDI, is a Chinese company that specializes in the development of renewable energy projects. The company was established in 1953 and has since then been involved in the design, construction, and operation of various power plants in China and other countries.

How much electricity does spp generate from carbon-free resources?

SPP already generates 47% of its electricity from carbon-free resources, but this share of carbon-free generation is projected to increase as load growth accelerates and the region will make substantial generation and transmission investments to maintain grid reliability.