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Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA)
Solutions that defer or replace traditional electricity transmission or distribution infrastructure by using alternative technologies or demand-side measures.
Non-wires alternatives are used to address electricity system needs without building new transmission lines or distribution infrastructure.
These alternatives may include:
NWAs can help reduce costs, improve system flexibility, and support integration of distributed energy resources.
Electricity system planners evaluate NWAs when considering whether to invest in new infrastructure.
If alternative solutions can meet system needs at lower cost or with fewer environmental impacts, they may be selected instead of traditional infrastructure upgrades.
A battery storage system installed in a constrained area of the distribution grid may reduce peak demand and delay the need for a new distribution substation.
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