About Access

Learn how the Southline Transmission Project can facilitate increased access for renewable energy development.

FACILITATE TRANSMISSION ACCESS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Western Governors’ Association Western Renewable Energy Zones process have identified significant potential for solar and other renewable energy development in the Southwest. The proposed Southline Transmission Project lies within some of the region’s most promising renewable resource areas.

Renewable energy development has been hindered in the area largely because of a lack of transmission capacity. The Southline Transmission Project will facilitate the connection of renewable energy projects to the electric system, helping states in the Desert Southwest meet renewable energy requirements.