TechnicalUp to date · Jan 15, 2026
IQ (Interconnection Queue) Backlog
The accumulated volume of energy projects awaiting grid connection approval. The U.S. backlog exceeds 2,600 GW as of 2024 — primarily wind, solar, and storage projects.
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Interconnection Queue
The backlog of energy projects (solar, wind, battery) waiting for utility approval to connect to the grid. As of 2024, over 2,000 GW of generation is waiting in U.S. queues.
Interconnection
The process of connecting your solar system to the utility grid, requiring utility approval and inspection.