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Interconnection and Studies

Network upgrades

Network upgrades are grid improvements needed beyond sole-use interconnection facilities to maintain reliability or deliverability. They are often the largest swing factor in interconnection cost, schedule, and project feasibility.

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Thermal runaway

Thermal runaway is a self-heating failure mode in batteries where rising temperature accelerates further heat generation. It is a critical safety consideration for lithium-ion battery systems and affects fire protection, spacing, monitoring, and emergency response.

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Expansion right

Expansion right gives a tenant or buyer a defined path to obtain additional space, land, or power capacity. It is critical in data center transactions because power ramp and campus growth can be more valuable than initial capacity.

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Microgrid

Microgrid is a local electric system that can operate connected to or separate from the larger grid. It may include generation, storage, controls, and critical loads, but economics and utility rules are highly site-specific.

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