14 April 2026
MISO Buildout Outlook: What will the generation fleet look like in 5 years?
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MISO Buildout Outlook: What will the generation fleet look like in 5 years?
Modo Energy forecasts 68 GW of new generation capacity in MISO through 2031. Starting from a 314 GW interconnection queue, the forecast applies withdrawal probability, commercial operation date estimation, and locational capacity limits to produce a realistic buildout schedule. Natural gas (27 GW) and solar (28 GW) lead at near parity. Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) projects with firm interconnection agreements drive gas. The Definitive Planning Process (DPP) pipeline is heavily weighted towards solar.
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