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ERCOT broke multiple demand records last week. The fact that most Texas residents are unaware of that underscores the vital importance of a diverse energy stack. This Canary Media Inc. piece lays out the events in detail, including the heroic role solar + storage played in keeping Texas powered and the real winners of the day: the 22 million residents that kept their lights (and air conditioners) on. We can only presume Texas will set more heat and demand records in the years to come. As the state continues to shift towards a more diverse — and ultimately cleaner and more cost-effective — energy mix, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) can help manage the transition from solar as daylight fades and reduce grid strain without relying solely on gas-powered peakers. https://lnkd.in/gtc-g9A3
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Advisor to Companies Driving the Energy Transition
3moThanks Ben Brown for sharing this important analysis. It is really incredible to note that Texas is a leading producer of wind and solar power and is now leading the way with DER resources including, distributed solar, energy storage and soon VVPs. Looks like Texas does not only lead in oil and gas but Texas also leads in the Energy Transition when it comes to their electric grid! #energytransition