The challenge of part-time power production

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(Central Penn Business Journal, February 28, 2025)

 

The challenge of part-time power production

In an effort to cut carbon emissions, more and more of the electricity we use is being produced by the wind and sun. In the PJM Interconnection, the 13-state grid that includes Pennsylvania, wind and solar production grew from 4.1% in 2021 to 5.7% in 2024, according to preliminary data from the Energy Information Administration. And various state and federal policies want to push that number up to 50% or more in the years ahead. At a time of growing electric demand, nearly all the new power plants proposed for PJM are wind and solar.

 

 

PGH Works Perspective

Increased electrification and new energy-intensive infrastructure has placed unprecedented demands on our PJM electric grid. Part-time energy solutions like wind and solar power cannot make up the shortfall, leaving our grid vulnerable and its operators sounding the alarm. 

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