Renewable Energy

More Solar and Battery Storage Were Added to Texas’ Grid Than Any Other Power Source Last Year - Inside Climate News

Texas is experiencing significant growth in renewable energy capacity, with solar and battery storage installations leading the expansion of the state's electric grid in 2023-2024. The state's utility-scale solar installation has surpassed California's, meeting up to 50% of peak power demand on some days, while battery storage capacity has nearly doubled annually since 2021.