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Additional connections enabled by selected grid technologies: upper potential
Global: 330 GW in as of 17 Sep 2026.
- 330 GW Latest · Global · as of 17 Sep 2026
- Irregular Release cadence
- 1 Record · 1 region · 2026
Verified 22 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher
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Additional connections enabled by selected grid technologies: upper potential
Global, as of 17 Sep 2026
Every record
1 record · 1 region · 2026. Each period links to its record: the value, the quote it was read from, and the document.
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global 1 record | |||
| as of 17 Sep 2026 | 330 GW | IEA · 17 Sep 2026 | estimate |
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- IEA technical potential for additional generation, storage and demand connections to existing networks from dynamic ratings, topology optimisation and advanced power-flow control, without reinforcement.
- Measure
- One slice of Grid connection capacity ( basis: forecast high, form: level ) . Maximum electrical power capacity that can be connected to the electricity transmission or distribution grid. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive summary – Modernising Grids in the Age of Electricity – Analysis - IEA | IEA | 17 Sep 2026 | 1 |
Other slices of grid connection capacity
- Year-over-year increase in renewable capacity awaiting grid connection 1 awaiting connection · renewable
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest additional connections enabled by selected grid technologies: upper potential?
Global: 330 GW in as of 17 Sep 2026.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Additional connections enabled by selected grid technologies: upper potential [Data set]. Retrieved September 29, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/grid-digital-additional-connections-iea-2026
"Additional connections enabled by selected grid technologies: upper potential." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/grid-digital-additional-connections-iea-2026. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.
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