A successful energy transition depends on the ability of electric companies to align resource planning, technology selection, engineering, project delivery, and ultimately, operations. While commercial viability and company and system needs inform investment decisions, planners and engineers must also navigate regulatory frameworks, supply chain challenges, and execution risks that shape how and when technologies move from concept to operation.
This report provides an overview of the project delivery process for power generation and energy storage systems and selected enabling infrastructure (e.g., electric transmission). It identifies critical path elements and presents notional lead times for more than 20 technologies to support more informed planning and integrated technology deployment—both essential for meeting corporate objectives while supporting customer needs and broader societal goals in an evolving energy system.
Authors Todd Gorgian