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As Texas Cranks Up the AC, Congested Transmission Lines Cause Renewable Power to Go to Waste

Inside Climate News · By Keaton Peters  · last updated

As a massive heat dome engulfed much of Texas in 100-degree-plus weather throughout the second half of June, breaking temperature records throughout South and West Texas, renewable energy output also set new records. Renewable’s contribution to the Texas grid reached an all-time high on June 28, when 41.6 percent of the electricity on the grid was coming from wind and solar power during peak hours.

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