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"But the state’s policies discouraged the development of energy storage projects that could smooth imbalances in supply and demand as more intermittent wind and
by ipsocannibal 6y ago
"But the state’s policies discouraged the development of energy storage projects that could smooth imbalances in supply and demand as more intermittent wind and solar sources join the grid; the deregulated market has made it challenging for battery projects, which are the most responsive and flexible to install."
You don't need fossil fuel plants sitting idle. You need to increase energy storage capacity which according to the article state policy makes difficult to pursue. So yeah Texas is just propping up fossil fuel profits at the expense of renewables with its plan.
- barbacoa 6y ago>"But the state’s policies discouraged the development of energy storage projects that could smooth imbalances in supply and demand as more intermittent wind and solar sources join the grid; the deregulated market has made it challenging for battery projects, which are the most responsive and flexible to install." I read that in the article too but I don't follow their logic. Part of Texas' deregulation is that the wholesale electric price goes up and down depending on supply and demand. There is an enormous difference in day vs night demand and price. If you have a large battery system you can sell high and buy low and make tons of money.
- ipsocannibal 5y agoThe deregulation prices only the generation of power, not grid stabilization requirements, i.e weatherization, as is common in other states.