Connecting the Sun
Solar photovoltaics on the road to large-scale grid integration
Overview
EPIA’s new study, presented on the following pages, is all about taking the next step in the PV industry’s evolution on its way to the high penetration levels needed for a 100% renewable energy world.
As it becomes a mature and mainstream technology, PV will need to integrate seamlessly into the electricity grid. Yes, this will require some changes from grid operators, from policymakers and from the PV industry itself. But the challenges are not insurmountable. As this report shows, solutions to enable a high penetration of PV are achievable. Although not discussed in this study the midand long-term solutions for electricity storage on all levels – local, municipal and national/European – will help to reach our ultimate goals.
