In Short : Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has expanded its territory, becoming the first U.S. grid operator to connect both the eastern and western interconnections. This historic move enhances grid reliability, strengthens renewable energy integration, and promotes energy trading across regions. The expansion marks a significant step toward a more resilient and interconnected U.S. power […]
The Southwest Power Pool – A wholesale power market that manages a real-time energy market in 14 states across the Central U.S. – set a new record for renewable penetration, with 80.3% of its electricity coming from renewables. Five days later, SPP broke that record and reached 81.4% renewable penetration. Before the month was out, […]