Reports

Paces analyzed ERCOT grid capacity in Hansford County, Texas, revealing significant opportunities for large-scale data center development. Using 2028 and 2030 planning base cases, the study shows the region can support 853 MW of load by 2028 with zero system upgrades and scale to 1,345 MW by 2030 with only minor voltage enhancements. This analysis provides data center developers and energy infrastructure teams with a clear roadmap for securing gigawatt-scale grid capacity near Project Matador. Learn how staged interconnection and strategic POI selection can accelerate time-to-power for hyperscale facilities in Texas.

Explore the latest trends in solar energy siting, including shifts in site availability, parcel size, and hosting capacity. This report highlights early signs of stabilization in key states and a rebound in hosting capacity after over a year of declines, with state-level data revealing new opportunities and predictive insights for the year ahead. Developers can learn strategies to navigate shrinking parcels, track feeder upgrades, and adapt to an increasingly competitive market. Stay ahead in the clean energy transition with real-time, data-driven intelligence.

Explore the latest trends in solar energy siting, analyzing challenges like shrinking site availability, reduced parcel sizes, and declining feeder capacities. This report highlights a nationwide 21.9% drop in suitable sites and state-level data revealing key opportunities, as well as predictive data for next year. Developers can learn strategies to overcome obstacles, pinpoint optimal sites, and adapt to a competitive market. Stay ahead in the clean energy transition with data-driven insights.

This report uncovers a growing challenge in renewable energy development: the rapid decline of suitable land parcels and other key site requirements for solar and wind projects in key U.S. markets like Illinois and New York. The report also highlights actionable strategies, including data-driven tools and early risk assessments, to help developers navigate these challenges and maintain momentum in the renewable energy transition.