State independent systems operator California ISO (Caiso) forecasts up to 10GW of floating wind power feeding into the grid by 2040, requiring some $8.1bn in transmission upgrades, according to its draft 20 Year Transmission Outlook. The $8.1bn to be spent on offshore wind transmission upgrades would be part of an overall $30.5bn transmission investment to integrate 120.8GW renewable energy and storage needed for the state to reach 100% clean energy generation.
'Critical need' | California floating wind boom requires $8bn in grid upgrades: ISO
Caiso sees multi-billion-dollar transmission system renovation needed to unlock state’s offshore energy potential while leveraging existing nuclear and gas infrastructure
10 February 2022 14:44 GMT
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10 February 2022 19:41 GMT
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