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The Complex Energy Landscape of Texas: A Mix of Fossil Fuels and Renewables.

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Source: Houston Chronicle
The Complex Energy Landscape of Texas: A Mix of Fossil Fuels and Renewables.
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Fossil fuels, including natural gas, coal, and nuclear power, are failing the Texas grid during peak demand due to broken equipment and overheating. New batteries and demand response systems are being developed to provide backup power and reduce peak demand. Texas is expected to rely mostly on clean energy in the future, but fossil fuels will still provide backup.

Topics:nation#batteries#clean-energy#demand-response#energy#fossil-fuels#texas-grid
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