Texas solar, wind and battery storage issues could cause 'immediate catastrophic grid failure,' says ERCOT

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Texas needs reliable power to meet energy demands. Investing in a new hydrogen economy and CCUS can generate more dispatchable power with fewer emissions.

Texas solar, wind and battery storage issues could cause 'immediate catastrophic grid failure,' says ERCOT

The Houston Chronicle, Apr. 24, 2024

Flaws in some solar, wind and battery storage resources on the Texas power grid could lead to issues that could cause “immediate catastrophic grid failure” if they are not addressed, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said. ERCOT, the state’s power grid operator, and owners of clean energy resources haven’t been able to reach consensus on what to do about the problem despite months of negotiation.

An industry proposal was tabled by ERCOT’s board Tuesday to allow both sides to address ERCOT staff’s concerns, despite protest from developers that its proposals and continued regulatory uncertainty with the delay could chill investment in Texas.

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Texas signs largest offshore lease for carbon capture and storage in U.S. history

REA Response Big news for the Lone Star State! The Texas General Land Office has leased over 271,000 acres off the Gulf Coast to ExxonMobil for an innovative carbon capture project, marking the largest offshore CO2 lease in the nation! Texas signs largest offshore lease for carbon capture and

Gov. Abbott Applauds Texas Job Market

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AI’s energy appetite too big for Texas grid, regulators warn

REA Response Texas A&M is partnering in a $26 million project to advance carbon conversion technology, turning waste CO2 into valuable products including biofertilizers, chemicals, and eco-friendly materials. AI’s energy appetite too big for Texas grid, regulators warn The Register, Oct. 4, 2024 Updated As the saying goes, everything is

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