Connecting the Sun

Outdated grids are the bottleneck of the energy transition. While solar and storage are scaling faster than ever, projects are being delayed by curtailment, congestion, and long connection queues. Without urgent grid action, the world risks missing climate and energy security goals.

The Global Solar Council’s new Grid & Storage Position Paper sets out a bold, actionable vision for modern grids that can unlock the full potential of solar+storage.

The paper outlines key recommendations — from investing in super-grids and regional interconnections, to scaling grid-forming technologies, reforming markets, and ensuring communities are part of the transition.

This work was developed by the GSC Grid & Storage Task Force, supported by SMA Solar, with input from GSC members and partners across the global solar and storage value chain.

Inside the Position Paper