{"id":7264,"date":"2026-10-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/?p=7264"},"modified":"2026-10-16T06:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:21:13","slug":"solar-curtailment-causes-solutions-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/solar-curtailment-causes-solutions-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Curtailment: Causes, Grid Constraints, and Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As solar power becomes a larger part of electricity generation, managing when and where that electricity enters the grid is increasingly important. Although solar panels can produce substantial amounts of energy during sunny periods, the electrical grid cannot always accommodate their full output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can lead to <strong>solar curtailment<\/strong>, a situation in which solar generation is deliberately reduced because of grid limitations, electricity oversupply, or market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtailment can reduce revenue for solar project owners and prevent available renewable energy from reaching consumers. Understanding its causes, and how technologies such as battery storage can reduce its impact, is essential for developers, EPCs, and solar operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-toc\" class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ol><li><a href=\"#what-is-solar-curtailment\">What Is Solar Curtailment?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#solar-curtailment-vs-inverter-clipping\">Solar Curtailment vs. Inverter Clipping<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-causes-solar-curtailment\">What Causes Solar Curtailment?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-battery-storage-can-reduce-solar-curtailment\">How Battery Storage Can Reduce Solar Curtailment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#other-ways-to-reduce-solar-curtailment\">Other Ways to Reduce Solar Curtailment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-curtailment-matters-for-solar-project-economics\">Why Curtailment Matters for Solar Project Economics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-solar-curtailment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Solar Curtailment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solar curtailment is the intentional reduction of electricity generation from a solar power system below the amount it could otherwise produce under available sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It generally occurs when the grid cannot accept additional electricity or when producing more power is economically undesirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a solar farm capable of generating 100 MW might be instructed to reduce its output to 70 MW because nearby transmission infrastructure is congested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The remaining 30 MW represents curtailed generation potential during that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtailment is not necessarily caused by faulty equipment. It is often a grid-management measure intended to maintain system reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-095418-1024x777.png\" alt=\"Compare all 50 U.S. solar markets with live rankings, installed capacity, growth data, and key market insights to support smarter sourcing decisions.\" class=\"wp-image-6886 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-095418-1024x777.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-095418-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-095418-768x583.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-095418.png 1085w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 id=\"explore-u-s-solar-state-rankings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/state\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=image&amp;utm_campaign=state\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/state\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=image&amp;utm_campaign=state\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore U.S. Solar State Rankings<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare solar rankings, installed capacity, growth trends, and market performance across all 50 states. Discover regional insights to support smarter procurement and expansion decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"solar-curtailment-vs-inverter-clipping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solar Curtailment vs. Inverter Clipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although both result in unrealized solar production, <strong>solar curtailment and inverter clipping are different phenomena<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inverter clipping occurs when a solar array&#8217;s available DC output exceeds the inverter&#8217;s maximum AC conversion capacity. Curtailment occurs when output is intentionally restricted, often because of grid or market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Solar curtailment<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Inverter clipping<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Primary cause<\/td><td>Grid constraints, oversupply, or economic conditions<\/td><td>Inverter power limitation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Where limitation occurs<\/td><td>Grid connection, dispatch controls, or export settings<\/td><td>Inverter conversion capacity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical trigger<\/td><td>Grid congestion or low electricity demand<\/td><td>Strong sunlight and high DC output<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intentional?<\/td><td>Generally an operational or economic decision<\/td><td>Often an anticipated design tradeoff<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Potential solutions<\/td><td>Storage, transmission upgrades, flexible demand<\/td><td>Inverter sizing, DC-coupled storage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial impact<\/td><td>Lost generation or export revenue<\/td><td>Reduced potential AC energy output<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin:1.5em 0\"><div class=\"sunhub-products-wrapper mb-5\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-4 single-sunhub-slide p-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/product\/3BCGO\/canadian-solar-435w-96-topcon-cells-n-type-solar-panel?utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=cta-link-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:.7rem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Vertical-Banner.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Sunhub Product Banner\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 single-sunhub-slide p-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/product\/31TP8\/sma-sunny-boy-smart-energy-11-5kw-grid-tie-string-inverter?utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=cta-link-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:.7rem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Vertical-Banner-2.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Sunhub Product Banner\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col-md-4 single-sunhub-slide p-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/product\/3AG6G\/jackery-explorer-1000-v2-portable-power-station?utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=cta-link-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:.7rem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Vertical-Banner-1.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Sunhub Product Banner\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clipping can occur even when the grid has sufficient capacity to accept more electricity. Conversely, curtailment can occur when a solar inverter is operating well below its maximum output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-solar-curtailment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Solar Curtailment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-grid-congestion-and-transmission-constraints\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Grid congestion and transmission constraints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solar projects are frequently developed in locations with strong sunlight and available land, which may be far from major electricity demand centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If transmission lines cannot carry all the available electricity, grid operators may restrict generation to prevent overloading infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congestion can also occur on local distribution networks where existing equipment cannot accommodate additional solar exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-electricity-supply-exceeds-demand\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Electricity supply exceeds demand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solar production often peaks around midday, when electricity consumption may be relatively low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If solar, wind, and conventional generators collectively produce more electricity than the system can accommodate, grid operators must rebalance supply and demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reducing solar output is one possible response, particularly when other generators cannot quickly reduce production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-negative-electricity-prices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Negative electricity prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In wholesale electricity markets, prices can occasionally fall below zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Negative pricing<\/strong> means generators may effectively have to pay to supply electricity during certain periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can occur when renewable production is high, demand is low, transmission is constrained, or some generators face operational costs associated with shutting down and restarting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some renewable generators may continue operating during negative-price periods because of contractual arrangements or financial incentives. Others may voluntarily curtail production to avoid unfavorable market prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Negative pricing and curtailment are related, but they are not identical. Negative prices are a market signal; curtailment is a reduction in generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-battery-storage-can-reduce-solar-curtailment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Battery Storage Can Reduce Solar Curtailment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Battery energy storage systems (BESS) offer an important way to manage excess solar production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of immediately exporting all available electricity, a solar facility can store some energy during periods of oversupply and discharge it later when demand or electricity prices increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a solar project experiencing midday export restrictions could charge a battery with otherwise curtailed energy and release that electricity during the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can help improve renewable energy utilization while creating additional opportunities for project revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, batteries cannot eliminate every curtailment event. Their effectiveness depends on storage capacity, charging power, available state of charge, round-trip efficiency, operating schedules, and interconnection limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fully charged battery cannot absorb additional solar electricity, while a battery with insufficient power capacity may be unable to capture all the available excess generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7a45f77c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 25;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/trader\/deals?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=wholesale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHOLESALE SOLAR PANELS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 25;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/contact-us?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=contact_us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"other-ways-to-reduce-solar-curtailment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Reduce Solar Curtailment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Battery storage is not the only solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transmission upgrades:<\/strong> Expanding transmission capacity allows electricity to move more easily from solar-rich regions to areas with higher demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flexible electricity demand:<\/strong> Industrial processes, EV charging, and other controllable loads can shift consumption toward periods of high renewable generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improved forecasting:<\/strong> More accurate predictions of solar output and electricity demand can help grid operators schedule resources efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Smarter inverter controls:<\/strong> Advanced controls can manage export limits and respond to grid conditions, although they do not independently remove physical transmission constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Better project planning:<\/strong> Developers can evaluate expected congestion, historical curtailment, interconnection restrictions, and local demand before selecting a project site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-curtailment-matters-for-solar-project-economics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Curtailment Matters for Solar Project Economics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtailment affects more than the amount of renewable electricity delivered to the grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can influence project revenue, energy-yield forecasts, financing assumptions, and long-term returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if a solar facility is expected to generate 100,000 MWh annually but experiences 5% curtailment, approximately 5,000 MWh of potential generation would not be delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The financial impact depends on the electricity prices during curtailed periods, contractual terms, and whether compensation is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developers should therefore include realistic curtailment assumptions in financial models rather than treating all theoretically available solar production as sellable electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equipment procurement also plays an important role in project execution. Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunhub platform<\/a>, solar professionals can source equipment, compare suppliers, and coordinate purchasing requirements for solar and storage projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7a45f77c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 25;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rfq.sunhub.com\/?utm_source=news&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=rfq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">REQUEST FOR QUOTE<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 25;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/contact-us?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=contact_us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solar curtailment<\/strong> occurs when available solar generation is intentionally reduced because of grid constraints, electricity oversupply, or unfavorable market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike inverter clipping, which results from an inverter&#8217;s conversion limit, curtailment is primarily an operational or economic restriction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grid congestion, transmission limitations, and negative wholesale electricity prices can all contribute to curtailed generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Battery storage offers one of the most practical ways to reduce its impact by shifting excess solar energy to periods when electricity is more valuable or needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For developers and solar operators, combining storage, flexible demand, improved forecasting, and better grid planning can help reduce energy losses and improve long-term project performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-solar-curtailment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is solar curtailment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solar curtailment is the intentional reduction of solar electricity generation below the amount available from the system, typically because of grid constraints, oversupply, or economic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-solar-curtailment-the-same-as-inverter-clipping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is solar curtailment the same as inverter clipping?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Curtailment involves intentionally limiting generation or exports, while inverter clipping occurs when available DC power exceeds an inverter&#8217;s AC conversion capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-do-negative-electricity-prices-cause-curtailment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do negative electricity prices cause curtailment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When wholesale electricity prices become negative, some generators may reduce output because selling additional electricity would create unfavorable financial outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-batteries-eliminate-solar-curtailment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can batteries eliminate solar curtailment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batteries can reduce curtailment by storing excess electricity, but they cannot always eliminate it. Their effectiveness depends on available capacity, charging power, operating conditions, and grid restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-can-developers-reduce-curtailment-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can developers reduce curtailment risk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developers can evaluate grid congestion, transmission availability, historical curtailment, storage options, interconnection limits, and flexible demand before finalizing a project&#8217;s design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7a45f77c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 25;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rfq.sunhub.com\/?utm_source=news&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=rfq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">REQUEST FOR QUOTE<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 25;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/contact-us?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=contact_us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/todayinEnergy\/detail.php?id=65364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Energy Information Administration : Solar and wind power curtailments are increasing in California<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/todayinenergy\/detail.php?id=30692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Energy Information Administration : Rising solar generation coincides with negative wholesale electricity prices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/cmei\/systems\/solar-integration-solar-energy-and-storage-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Energy : Solar Energy and Storage Basics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/oe\/national-transmission-needs-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Energy : National Transmission Needs Study<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn why solar curtailment occurs, how grid congestion and oversupply affect projects, and how battery storage and flexible demand can reduce lost generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7276,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solar-energy"],"post_priority":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7264"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7264\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7279,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7264\/revisions\/7279"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunhub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}