Renewable Energy Rescues Texas Grid Amidst Heat Wave
TL;DR
Solar energy has become an unexpected savior for Texans suffering from record-breaking heat, with solar capacity in Texas increasing sixfold since 2019 and supplying around 15% of the state's electricity during peak hours. When some coal and gas plants experienced outages in June, solar panels, wind turbines, and giant batteries helped keep air conditioners running, highlighting the importance of renewable energy and grid resilience.
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