Scaling up renewable energy, such as wind and solar, goes hand-in-hand with the expansion of transmission infrastructure. The richest solar and wind renewable energy sites are often located far away from consumption centers or existing transmission networks. Unlike fossil fuel-based power...

Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Executive summary -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- The need to address transmission issues when scaling up renewable : emerging planning and pricing practices -- Introduction -- Transmission cost allocation and pricing -- Proactive planning and other institutional...