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Sorry, I do have a bias. > 11.40% of TX electricity is from solar This is... Not a huge statement to me. My home state is at 16% solar, and we're calling it i
by shakna 2mo ago
Sorry, I do have a bias.
> 11.40% of TX electricity is from solar
This is... Not a huge statement to me. My home state is at 16% solar, and we're calling it inadequate. [0] Its not a 1-to-1, as we have probably 10% of the people, and 1/3 of the landmass. More spread out, different demand, so a completely different landscape.
But 11% is not some victory dance.
[0] https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/about-energy/news/news-stories/Victoria-powers-beyond-its-2025-renewable-energy-target https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/about-energy/news/news-stories...
- infecto 2mo agoNot sure what point you have. I am not advocating Texas is the best in the world or doing a happy dance but you were quoting a specific number which was nonresidential which captures the various commercial and other nonresidential/utility generation. I would never expect those to be that high, it’s hard to retrofit some commercial roofs, might be a longer payoff and where there is density you don’t have ground space for panels. I am glad Victoria is doing well. Texas could always do better but keep in mind what % you’re quoting that Texas has 7x the solar capacity that Victoria has. I suspect that will get even more aggressive has batteries have become more cost effective at utility scale.