Panel - Flexible grid interconnection in practice: contractual, strategic and economic considerations
Flexible, non‑firm interconnection models offer a potential solution to bypass bottlenecks created by time limited grid constraints. But how can such models work in practice – contractually, operationally, and economically?
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What do workable contract structures and tariffs for non‑firm interconnection look like, and who enforces it?
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How should operators economically bridge required disconnection periods? curtailment hours?
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How do the economics compare to traditional firm service?
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Are hyperscalers and AI platforms ready to shift workload locations or accept load‑curtailment terms when power constraints arise?
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How is flexible interconnection being implemented in real markets today?