The California State Corporation (CPUC) has approved Limited Generation Profiles (LGPs) for renewable power and storage projects in California, which will allow more renewable producers to export power to the grid. LGPs can help developers design export power based on grid conditions and therefore avoid costly grid upgrades. The use of LGPs is particularly beneficial for projects where the electricity generated needs to be stored and released to grid. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), a non-profit lobbying group, supports the adoption of these LGPs, argues that they will save money for individual developers and customers, and enable the grid to accommodate significantly higher levels of renewable energy at a lower overall cost. While the CPUC did not approve all recommendations, including alignments of the 24-value formats with hourly time periods that would have allowed more precise power supply variations during daily peak supply times, IREC commends the decision overall.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
