Renewables Economic Risk to the Grid
This IDC Perspective looks at the economic impact of the adoption of onsite renewables on the overall grid. Renewable energy sources provide both a great opportunity and a risk to utilities. To avoid financial risk to operating and maintaining the grid, utilities, regulators, governments, and customers must work together toward a common goal.Kevin Prouty, group VP of IDC Energy Insights states, "Utilities are in a difficult position of appearing to push back against renewables when they are mostly trying to main the risk environment of the grid."
- Executive Snapshot
- Situation Overview
- A Brief Look at the Battlefield of Renewables
- Where Are We in Onsite Renewables Adoption?
- The Economic Impact on the Grid
- Capital and Maintenance
- Reduction in Generation Revenue for Vertically Integrated Utilities
- Loss of Revenue from T&D Service Fees
- Net Metering Regulations
- Technology Considerations
- Advice for the Technology Buyer
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- Related Research
- Synopsis
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