>"But the state’s policies discouraged the development of energy storage projects that could smooth imbalances in supply and demand as more intermittent wind an

>"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.