June 6, 2025
Project & PPA Roundup – NextEra, ENGIE
SparkWire’s Power Project & PPA Roundup, compiling in-service dates and power purchase agreements for renewable and fossil generators, for the two weeks ended June 6.
Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
June 6, 2025
SPP seeks FERC approval to include MISO’s 2023 DPP cycle in joint targeted interconnection queue process
The change aims to streamline interconnection procedures and reduce delays for new generation projects along the MISO-SPP seam.
June 5, 2025
SPP proposes fix to grid connection process for data centers
The new process aims to address backlog of connection requests by considering planned generation resources.
May 27, 2025
SPP clears 123 generator interconnection agreements totaling 21 GW in 2024, up 32% from 2023
Shifting fuel mix sees solar, storage, and hybrid or thermal projects dominate interconnection queue, surpassing wind.
May 27, 2025
Southwest Power Pool plans fast-track generator study to avert looming capacity shortfall in 2027
SPP projects a 17 GW capacity shortfall by 2030, necessitating the accelerated study and integration of new projects to meet resource adequacy and reliability needs.
May 5, 2025
SW Weekly Power Project & PPA Roundup – ArcLight Capital Partners, Origis Energy
SparkWire’s Power Project & PPA Roundup, tracking renewable and fossil generator project updates and PPA terms filed with FERC for the week-ended May 2.
April 22, 2025
ITC looks to secure U.S. approval for incentive rates for $360M power line project in Midwest
The project is part of a portfolio of grid upgrades and expansions in the region estimated to enable the interconnection of up to 53 GW of new generating capacity.
April 14, 2025
Project & PPA Roundup – NextEra, National Grid
SparkWire’s Project & PPA Roundup, tracking project details, updates and PPA terms filed with FERC for the week-ended April 11.
April 9, 2025
AEP subsidiary wins FERC approval to acquire Oklahoma gas plant from J-POWER
The deal expands Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s generation portfolio in SPP, and comes as the region faces thinning reserve margins.
April 8, 2025
Basin Electric wins incentives for $415M grid upgrades targeting North Dakota’s Bakken shale region, one request denied
The decision provides full incentives for two of the three proposed transmission lines and network upgrades, which are aimed at bolstering grid reliability in North Dakota’s oil producing region.
March 24, 2025
Project Round Up: Eni SpA, Idemitsu Renewables Americas, NextEra Energy, Ormat Technologies
This week’s project roundup features updates and details for development assets by Eni SpA, Idemitsu Renewables Americas Inc., NextEra Energy Inc., Ormat Technologies Inc., and others.
November 21, 2024
FERC rejects Southwest Power Pool’s market reforms for long-lead resources
SPP’s proposal aimed to boost participation for the market’s ~34 gigawatts of slower starting resources.