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how so? aren't these usually rather warm and must be cooled actively?
by inter_netuser 6y ago
how so? aren't these usually rather warm and must be cooled actively?
- kentonv 6y agoWe probably won't know the full story for a while. There are many providers and they may all have their own unique issues. But the general theme will probably be: Infrastructure in Texas isn't built to withstand freezes, and all kinds of things can go wrong when they happen. Keeping a generator running doesn't require just the generator staying warm (that's easy, as you note), but also the fuel supply lines, operations center, staff, etc. Like, maybe the staff literally can't get to the plant because there's a foot of snow on the ground and no snow plows in the state. Who knows... we'll find out in the coming weeks.