Explainer: How ISO-NE tracks production from ‘behind-the-meter’ and other solar resources
The ISO’s categories for solar photovoltaic resources focus on how they interact with our control room and the wholesale markets.
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ISO Minute: ‘Duck Curve’ days increase amid growing solar power generation
ISO-NE's Mike Knowland explains why it's becoming more common to see lower demand for grid electricity during the day than at night.
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Clean energy transition, offshore wind the focus of ISO-NE CEO’s podcast appearance
The conversation also explored forecasting future consumer demand for electricity and retail demand response in the region.
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CELT 2024: Innovative tool enhances ISO-NE’s solar power adoption forecast
The region’s solar power capacity is expected to nearly double in 10 years.
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New England’s electricity use to increase steadily over next decade, according to 2024 CELT Report
Electrification of the heating and transportation sectors will drive the projected growth.
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Winter 2023/2024 recap: Warm weather, low peak demand contribute to lowest wholesale electricity prices in four years
The region saw its lowest winter peak demand since 1986/1987.
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New England power grid reliable throughout eclipse
Regional solar production dropped by an estimated 4,000 MW during the event.
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ISO-NE preparing for April’s total solar eclipse
According to NASA, all parts of New England will see at least 80% of the sun blocked by the moon during the peak of the eclipse.
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‘Duck curve’ days becoming more frequent as solar power spreads
In 2023, there were 73 days during which demand on the regional power grid was lower during the day than it was at night.
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Summer 2023 recap: Grid reliability maintained through wildfires and a late season peak
For the first time in decades, the region saw its annual peak occur outside the summer months of June, July, and August.
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