Solar Power Saves Texans from Power Outages Amid Heat Wave

Texas's status as a new leader in the development of solar power has reportedly protected many in the state from a catastrophic loss of power amid a sweltering heatwave that has gripped the state over the last two weeks. Analysts have linked the continuation of power to Texas's doubling of the amount of solar energy it's generated since early 2022. While Texas has built its reputation in recent decades as a center of oil and gas production in the U.S., "solar is producing 15% of total energy right now," University of Texas research scientist Joshua Rhodes told the Times.