Stuck in the Queue: Solving Interconnection Bottlenecks for Midwest Solar and Storage Projects

Getting a solar or storage project through the interconnection queue has never been more complex — or more consequential. Across MISO and PJM, developers are contending with multi-year timelines, escalating network upgrade costs, and rules that continue to shift mid-process. This session takes a practical look at where the bottlenecks are today, what recent reforms are actually changing, and what developers need to do differently to keep projects moving. Panelists will share real-world strategies for managing queue risk, navigating cost uncertainty, and working more effectively with utilities and RTOs to get projects built in the Midwest.