Global renewable electricity expansion hindered as grid connections struggle to keep pace. Projects wait in line, unable to connect swiftly due to outdated power networks.
Collaborative report highlights record renewable installations, but grid modernization lags significantly behind.
Two thousand five hundred gigawatts of projects face delays awaiting vital grid approval. United States and European Union see thousands of gigawatts still waiting for connection agreements.
Major European nations experience notable renewable energy cutbacks due to grid bottlenecks this year. Investments in grids and storage must rise dramatically for future renewable energy integration success.