How solar strengthened Texas’ grid

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Electricity demand in Texas soared to record highs this summer, but the high reliability of utility-scale solar power was instrumental in keeping the grid running smoothly, a new analysis has found. 

The rapid expansion of solar power played a particularly key role during peak electricity usage hours — amid a sizzling season of increased consumption, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).  *  

From June 15 through Sept. 15 — the highest power use period of the year — solar accounted for more than 10 percent of the peak electricity demand on 91 of those 93 days, per the report.  

https://thehill.com/newsletters/sustainability/4226441-how-solar-strengthened-texas-grid/