PJM grid receives 715 new power plant proposals led by solar and storage

The sprawling PJM Interconnection region is evaluating applications for 715 new generation projects, with solar and battery storage dominant by count but natural gas leading in total capacity, signaling a shift in grid-scale investment patt

First covered Aug 4, 2026 · 7:10 AM PT · 1 article

PJM grid receives 715 new power plant proposals led by solar and storage — Image via cleantechnica.com

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5h CleanTechnica PJM “Hunger Games” Pits Energy Storage, Solar Against Natural Gas, Nuclear — The sprawling PJM grid region is seeking more details on 715 new power plant proposals, with solar and energy storage leading by number though gas leads in…

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pjm.com Pjm At A Glance (pjm.com)

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Appeared in: 2026-08-04 (#4)

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