Looking forward to #Deploy24 and discussing the Distributed Capacity Procurement model. Let's take distributed energy to grid scale with utility-led planning, siting, dispatch & deployment — with systems designed, built & installed by competitive local ecosystems of DER vendors.
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New data centers are set to double grid capacity (driven by AI). Owner/operators should partner with utilities to pick up new tools — like #DERs — at scale and get the power they need. I shared more thoughts on this topic recently in @DatacenterDynamics: datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/to…
Was asked about counterarguments to Distributed Capacity Procurement:
1️⃣ Utility-scale generation is cheaper per MWh than distributed generation.
2️⃣ Utility-led DER deployment gives a regulated monopoly a powerful new role.
1️⃣ Utility-scale generation is cheaper per MWh than distributed generation.
2️⃣ Utility-led DER deployment gives a regulated monopoly a powerful new role.
Thanks! More on the approach mentioned (Distributed Capacity Procurement) for those curious: sparkfund.com/dcp
@NREL @GreenMtnPower @xcelenergy I like the @sparkfunder approach to integrate #DERs smack into the same modeling as new/incremental capacity planning As long as #DERs can still get paid for all services they also provide as capacity, like grid stabilizing or frequency control. @DER_Task_Force @allisonwannopView quoted post on X
Had a great time discussing distributed capacity procurement at #REplus24. A theme of collaboration across utilities, building owners and DER companies stood out.