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Opinion: Renewables in Powering Texas’s Grid - New Report
TXBIZNews
April 25, 2025
New TAB study highlights solar and wind’s role in stabilizing ERCOT’s growing grid
A Texas Association of Business (TAB) report, released April 16, 2025, demonstrates how solar and wind can enhance affordability and reliability in the ERCOT market amid rising demand. Conducted by Aurora Energy Research, the study projects peak demand reaching 99GW by 2030, driven by data centers and industrial growth.
The Details:
Renewables could save $5.2 billion annually in system costs by 2035.
Solar and wind help avoid a $225 yearly household bill increase.
Flexible technologies ensure grid stability, meeting peak demand without shortfalls.
ERCOT’s fast interconnection process has tripled renewable capacity since 2020.
Why It Matters:
The report underscores that renewables, combined with an all-of-the-above-and-below approach that includes gas, batteries, and nuclear, provide cost-effective power, supporting Texas’s economic growth and energy needs.
The Catch:
Thermal supply chain delays could limit backup capacity, monitor progress on new projects.
Bottom Line:
Texas’s renewable energy expansion, led by solar and wind, strengthens ERCOT’s future reliability and affordability.
»»» Read the Full Report Here «««
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