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Re:Adding clean energy to the US power grid just got a lot e... by gottorf on Friday July 28, 2023 @01:26PM (#36910229)
> As it is now, it takes an average of five years for a new energy project to connect to the grid.

Wow, that's just mind-boggling.

Re:Adding clean energy to the US power grid just got a lot e... by applied_heat on Friday July 28, 2023 @02:13PM (#36910899)
It takes a high level feasibility study to determine rough costs, project proponent financing, detailed study and detailed design, procurement of custom manufactured long lead time equipment, land purchase, environmental studies and permits, construction and finally commissioning. It takes 5 years to get consultancies with the experts to do the studies and design and construction companies contracts signed and completed.