Chris Lindsey
@chrislindsey.bsky.social
Fascinated with the energy transition. Former SpaceX engineer.
I've been working on a project to learn about solar + batteries co-located with loads. This post discusses optimization for consistent year-round supply.
Let me know what you think! I'm new to clean energy so still learning how solar design is done. 🔌💡
Link:
clindsey.substack.com/p/solar-and-...
Let me know what you think! I'm new to clean energy so still learning how solar design is done. 🔌💡
Link:
clindsey.substack.com/p/solar-and-...
April 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I've been working on a project to learn about solar + batteries co-located with loads. This post discusses optimization for consistent year-round supply.
Let me know what you think! I'm new to clean energy so still learning how solar design is done. 🔌💡
Link:
clindsey.substack.com/p/solar-and-...
Let me know what you think! I'm new to clean energy so still learning how solar design is done. 🔌💡
Link:
clindsey.substack.com/p/solar-and-...
How does the interconnection process change for generators vs. loads? In terms of cost, duration, complexity, etc. #energysky
March 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
How does the interconnection process change for generators vs. loads? In terms of cost, duration, complexity, etc. #energysky
Reposted by Chris Lindsey
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Does the lead time for grid interconnection change with the capacity of the new connection?
If I wanted to connected 1 kW, the grid would hardly notice. However connecting 1 GW would be a different story. Are there thresholds where the interconnection time becomes substantially longer? 🔌💡
If I wanted to connected 1 kW, the grid would hardly notice. However connecting 1 GW would be a different story. Are there thresholds where the interconnection time becomes substantially longer? 🔌💡
December 18, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Does the lead time for grid interconnection change with the capacity of the new connection?
If I wanted to connected 1 kW, the grid would hardly notice. However connecting 1 GW would be a different story. Are there thresholds where the interconnection time becomes substantially longer? 🔌💡
If I wanted to connected 1 kW, the grid would hardly notice. However connecting 1 GW would be a different story. Are there thresholds where the interconnection time becomes substantially longer? 🔌💡
Over "herd" at NREL
December 18, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Over "herd" at NREL
Interesting and honest discussion of what went wrong at Northvolt. Trying to do too much at once, and not focused on being competitive in a global market. 🔌💡
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161. Northvolt - Epitaph
Podcast Episode · Redefining Energy · 12/02/2024 · 17m
podcasts.apple.com
December 10, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Interesting and honest discussion of what went wrong at Northvolt. Trying to do too much at once, and not focused on being competitive in a global market. 🔌💡
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Reposted by Chris Lindsey
PG&E submitted a request to the CPUC to increase rates so they can modernize their billing system. Proposed cost for the system is $761M, all to be paid by our rate increase.
If you are interested, I did a first pass at the issue at pelegri.substack.com/p/7613-milli...
#energysky
If you are interested, I did a first pass at the issue at pelegri.substack.com/p/7613-milli...
#energysky
$761.3 million for a Billing System?
Would you approve this proposal from PG&E?
pelegri.substack.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:18 PM
PG&E submitted a request to the CPUC to increase rates so they can modernize their billing system. Proposed cost for the system is $761M, all to be paid by our rate increase.
If you are interested, I did a first pass at the issue at pelegri.substack.com/p/7613-milli...
#energysky
If you are interested, I did a first pass at the issue at pelegri.substack.com/p/7613-milli...
#energysky
LBNL released a best practices guide for IRP's.
Thoughts on the recommendations? #energysky
emp.lbl.gov/publications...
Thoughts on the recommendations? #energysky
emp.lbl.gov/publications...
Best Practices in Integrated Resource Planning: A guide for planners developing the electricity resource mix of the future | Energy Markets & Policy
emp.lbl.gov
December 4, 2024 at 8:41 PM
LBNL released a best practices guide for IRP's.
Thoughts on the recommendations? #energysky
emp.lbl.gov/publications...
Thoughts on the recommendations? #energysky
emp.lbl.gov/publications...
Can anyone explain how variable production will support firm consumption? Take hydrogen for example. The plan is to utilize intermittent renewable power when it's cheap, but the processes that use H2 run 24/7/365.
Is the only answer "lots and lots of storage"?
#energysky
Is the only answer "lots and lots of storage"?
#energysky
December 2, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Can anyone explain how variable production will support firm consumption? Take hydrogen for example. The plan is to utilize intermittent renewable power when it's cheap, but the processes that use H2 run 24/7/365.
Is the only answer "lots and lots of storage"?
#energysky
Is the only answer "lots and lots of storage"?
#energysky
Is firm energy generation valued the same as variable? Or are prices bifurcated between firm and variable?
To clarify, I mean the prices consumers are willing to pay (e.g. PPA's), NOT cost (e.g. LCOE).
Is there any data on this?🔌💡
To clarify, I mean the prices consumers are willing to pay (e.g. PPA's), NOT cost (e.g. LCOE).
Is there any data on this?🔌💡
November 25, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Is firm energy generation valued the same as variable? Or are prices bifurcated between firm and variable?
To clarify, I mean the prices consumers are willing to pay (e.g. PPA's), NOT cost (e.g. LCOE).
Is there any data on this?🔌💡
To clarify, I mean the prices consumers are willing to pay (e.g. PPA's), NOT cost (e.g. LCOE).
Is there any data on this?🔌💡
November 20, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Reposted by Chris Lindsey
Alright friends, so I have spent some time diving into the spreadsheet from this particular report, and I'll be reporting some of the more interesting findings:
mcubedecon.com/2024/11/14/h...
mcubedecon.com/2024/11/14/h...
How California’s Rooftop Solar Customers Benefit Other Ratepayers Financially to the Tune of $2.3 Billion
We correct the Public Advocates Office’s estimated $8.5 billion “cost shift” by updating the retail rates and solar output, setting aside self generation, accounting for saved uti…
mcubedecon.com
November 19, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Alright friends, so I have spent some time diving into the spreadsheet from this particular report, and I'll be reporting some of the more interesting findings:
mcubedecon.com/2024/11/14/h...
mcubedecon.com/2024/11/14/h...
Reposted by Chris Lindsey
Today’s hot electrical take is that 120/240v delta needs to make a comeback for businesses. Can charge electric cars at 240v (instead of 208 from 120/208 wye) and still run 3 phase 240 and single phase 120v things just fine.
November 14, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Today’s hot electrical take is that 120/240v delta needs to make a comeback for businesses. Can charge electric cars at 240v (instead of 208 from 120/208 wye) and still run 3 phase 240 and single phase 120v things just fine.
Agrivoltaics is an interesting idea but like any dual-use plan must be better than doing things separately. This article sums up those challenges. 🔌💡
thebreakthrough.org/issues/food-...
thebreakthrough.org/issues/food-...
Can Agrivoltaics Eliminate Land-Use Conflicts? More Research Could…
The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting technological solutions to environmental and human devel...
thebreakthrough.org
November 12, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Agrivoltaics is an interesting idea but like any dual-use plan must be better than doing things separately. This article sums up those challenges. 🔌💡
thebreakthrough.org/issues/food-...
thebreakthrough.org/issues/food-...
Reposted by Chris Lindsey
Battery-electric trains are promising, with real-world trials paving way for inter-city passenger trains w/ all-electric range of 100-150 km (~60-90 miles), so big stretches of longer routes can avoid expensive overhead wires (eg tunnels, mountains). electrek.co/2024/11/08/u...
RIP hydrogen trains.
RIP hydrogen trains.
'UK-first' intercity battery trial train outperforms diesel
A "UK-first" intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively.
electrek.co
November 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Battery-electric trains are promising, with real-world trials paving way for inter-city passenger trains w/ all-electric range of 100-150 km (~60-90 miles), so big stretches of longer routes can avoid expensive overhead wires (eg tunnels, mountains). electrek.co/2024/11/08/u...
RIP hydrogen trains.
RIP hydrogen trains.
This seems like a bad idea and runs the risk of backfiring. Low carbon fuels aren’t economically competitive yet, but you’re making the consumer shoulder the cost.
California Toughens Climate Fuel Rules Despite Possible Cost www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
California Toughens Climate Fuel Rules Despite Possible Cost www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
California Toughens Climate Fuel Rules Despite Possible Cost
California regulators tightened requirements for the carbon intensity of fuels sold in the state, despite fears the move could add nearly 50 cents to the price of a gallon of gasoline.
www.bloomberg.com
November 9, 2024 at 6:39 PM
This seems like a bad idea and runs the risk of backfiring. Low carbon fuels aren’t economically competitive yet, but you’re making the consumer shoulder the cost.
California Toughens Climate Fuel Rules Despite Possible Cost www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
California Toughens Climate Fuel Rules Despite Possible Cost www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
MITEI article on DAC. Overall, DAC is still expensive and energy intensive.
Makes one think if there should be a reevaluation of CCS implementation to maximize tonne of CO2 sequestered per $ spent.
energy.mit.edu/news/technol...
Makes one think if there should be a reevaluation of CCS implementation to maximize tonne of CO2 sequestered per $ spent.
energy.mit.edu/news/technol...
Technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the air: A reality check
In 2015, 195 nations plus the European Union signed the Paris Agreement and pledged to undertake plans designed to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C. Yet in 2023, the world exceeded that ...
energy.mit.edu
November 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM
MITEI article on DAC. Overall, DAC is still expensive and energy intensive.
Makes one think if there should be a reevaluation of CCS implementation to maximize tonne of CO2 sequestered per $ spent.
energy.mit.edu/news/technol...
Makes one think if there should be a reevaluation of CCS implementation to maximize tonne of CO2 sequestered per $ spent.
energy.mit.edu/news/technol...
Great example of collaborating with local groups on where to site renewable projects.
“[This] never would have happened without the environmental and labor movement’s proactive efforts to build consensus around where offshore wind should happen”
“[This] never would have happened without the environmental and labor movement’s proactive efforts to build consensus around where offshore wind should happen”
Two offshore wind developers just purchased offshore wind leases in the Gulf of Maine.
Read more from @emilypont.bsky.social on this rare good news for offshore wind:
Read more from @emilypont.bsky.social on this rare good news for offshore wind:
Two Offshore Wind Developers Wade Into the Gulf of Maine
Today’s lease auction actually went kinda well.
heatmap.news
October 29, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Great example of collaborating with local groups on where to site renewable projects.
“[This] never would have happened without the environmental and labor movement’s proactive efforts to build consensus around where offshore wind should happen”
“[This] never would have happened without the environmental and labor movement’s proactive efforts to build consensus around where offshore wind should happen”
Best side effect of riding your cargo e-bike with your kids:
Everyone smiles at you 😃
Everyone smiles at you 😃
October 28, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Best side effect of riding your cargo e-bike with your kids:
Everyone smiles at you 😃
Everyone smiles at you 😃
“Andrew Dameron, general manager…said the project will also bring a number of benefits…it will bring in about $80,000 annually, to be used to fund the district’s low-income sewer service charge program…also increase recycled water quality and quantity by reducing evaporation”
A northern California county approves a proposed 25 MW floating solar array on a wastewater pond. 🔌💡
www.pressdemocrat.com/article/napa...
www.pressdemocrat.com/article/napa...
Solar project on Napa wastewater ponds to power 5,000 homes gains county OK
The project would generate enough energy to power 5,000 homes.
www.pressdemocrat.com
October 21, 2024 at 3:08 PM
“Andrew Dameron, general manager…said the project will also bring a number of benefits…it will bring in about $80,000 annually, to be used to fund the district’s low-income sewer service charge program…also increase recycled water quality and quantity by reducing evaporation”
Reposted by Chris Lindsey
A coalition of California farmers and legislators is advancing the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan, granting Westland Water District authority to develop transmission lines that will enable 20 GW of solar energy & storage projects. pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/10/17/c... 🔌💡
October 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
A coalition of California farmers and legislators is advancing the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan, granting Westland Water District authority to develop transmission lines that will enable 20 GW of solar energy & storage projects. pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/10/17/c... 🔌💡
CAISO recently announced interconnection reforms.
@tnorris.bsky.social how impactful do you think these changes are towards increasing the throughput of the interconnection queue?
www.caiso.com/about/news/f...
@tnorris.bsky.social how impactful do you think these changes are towards increasing the throughput of the interconnection queue?
www.caiso.com/about/news/f...
FERC approves ISO interconnection reforms | California ISO
The California ISO manages the flow of electricity on high-voltage power lines, operates a wholesale energy market, and oversees infrastructure planning.
www.caiso.com
October 18, 2024 at 11:47 PM
CAISO recently announced interconnection reforms.
@tnorris.bsky.social how impactful do you think these changes are towards increasing the throughput of the interconnection queue?
www.caiso.com/about/news/f...
@tnorris.bsky.social how impactful do you think these changes are towards increasing the throughput of the interconnection queue?
www.caiso.com/about/news/f...