This summer, Texas needs every available megawatt to power our grid and renewable energy generation continues to reach new heights in ERCOT, providing us with reliable, affordable power.
A recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed strong growth for solar energy and moderate growth for wind energy.
“Our (power) infrastructure was built for the weather of the past,” Michael Webber, a professor of engineering at the University of Texas said. “It wasn’t built for the weather of the future, and the weather of the future is already here.”
Dangerous levels of heat are forecast in the Northeast, South and Midwest on Monday, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Hotter temperatures in Texas are expected to set new all-time highs for energy use in the month of May, sending electricity prices spiking higher
For The First Time In Texas, In March Solar Generation Outpaced That Of Coal In ERCOT, At Over 10% Of The Generation Mix. While Wind Hit This Mark Several Years Ago, This Is A First For Solar And Will Become A Permanent Fixture As The Growth Of Solar Continues To Boom In ERCOT.
