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Solar, battery capacity saved the Texas grid last summer; an uncertain future awaits


Abstract: As ERCOT forecasts accelerated load growth due to anticipated data center construction and electrification trends, the current generation mix and market design should garner increased scrutiny.

Keywords: electricity; solar; batteries; Texas;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Source: Dallas Fed Economics

Publication Date: 2025-01-14