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Texas Heat Wave: Renewables Keep the Lights On Despite Legislative Headwinds
As temperatures soar and Texas faces another grid stress test, solar and battery storage are proving their worth – even as lawmakers consider measures...
In a development that might surprise critics of renewable energy, solar farms and battery storage systems are playing a pivotal role in maintaining grid stability during this crisis. Texas’s current situation demonstrates how different generation sources can complement each other – solar performing during peak demand, while dispatchable resources like natural gas provide baseload stability. As Texas faces this week’s immediate challenge and plans for an uncertain climate future, the evidence suggests maintaining technological neutrality and embracing innovation may offer the surest path to keeping the lights on – and the air conditioning running – no matter what weather extremes lie ahead.
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