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FERC has introduced major transmission reforms to ease bottlenecks. Lawyers from Mintz explore details of the reforms.

From January to May this year, 251 new solar projects became operational in the US, with a combined capacity of 10,669MW.

PV Tech Premium looks at FERC's recent ruling on Order 1920 and how it will affect transmission planning in the future.

The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has called on the US Congress to accelerate legislative reform for solar projects in the US.

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published the final draft of a new programme to reform interconnections in the US energy grid.

Non-profit environmental law organisation Earthjustice has filed a complaint with the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission challenging a rule that prevents renewables to provide ancillary services.

Nearly two-thirds of US generating capacity additions in the next three years will be fulfilled by solar, with the technology’s share of power generation in the country set to almost double, according to a report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

US power grid operator PJM Interconnection latest capacity auction for 2023/2024 saw 1,868MW of solar PV procured, up 25% from 2022/2023.

Renewables associations have welcomed rule changes in the US’ largest electricity market that are expected to result in more solar clearing capacity market auctions while making it easier for states to achieve their clean energy targets.