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Isn't basically every major electricity infrastructure plan quite far behind schedule because of supply shortages? I remember reading that transformers, especi
by chneu 1y ago
Isn't basically every major electricity infrastructure plan quite far behind schedule because of supply shortages?
I remember reading that transformers, especially the larger kinds, are on a 3+ year backorder.
Solar and wind farms are having to order all their parts like 5 years in advance cuz of it.
- toomuchtodo 1y agoNo, solar and batteries can be installed in 18-24 months, from groundbreaking to first kW to the grid. Transformers for transmission? Gas plants? Yes, supply chain issues, the former with ~1 year lead times, the latter with half decade lead times. https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586 https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586
- chneu 1y agohttps://www.utilitydive.com/news/electric-transformer-shortage-nrel-niac/738947/ https://www.utilitydive.com/news/electric-transformer-shorta... https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/03/07/a-look-at-the-great-transformer-shortage-affecting-u-s-utilities/ https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/03/07/a-look-at-the-great-t...
- toomuchtodo 1y agoI don’t disagree there are transformer shortages. I disagree these shortages make combustion fossil generation more favorable than renewables for new generation capacity. The generation technology is irrelevant as it relates to these transformer shortages you demonstrate. The gas generator backlogs (~5 years) I mention in my top comment are gas generator specific, due to their specific supply chain and labor needs.