Smart Inverters: Strengthening Grids Against Hurricanes and Power Outages
By Mohammad Alkhatib On July 8, 2024, Hurricane Beryl swept through Texas, leaving approximately 2.2 million Houston-area customers without power. Although CenterPoint Energy was able to restore power to 1 million customers within 48 hours, the process was not completed until a full two weeks later. The widespread outages underscore the need for a more […]
A Matter of Supply vs. Demand
by Patrice ‘Pete’ Parsons, TXSES Executive Director You’ve probably seen the headlines this past week from ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas), including: It all comes down to a very simply concept — Supply and Demand. When considering the problems ERCOT is having in trying to meet the growing demand for energy, it is time […]
Understanding the Cost of Grid Interruptions in Texas
By Ethan Miller and Mohammed Alkhabtib In our ongoing commitment to strengthen Texas’s energy infrastructure, the Texas Solar Energy Society is proud to update our members on a crucial initiative. Spearheaded by our research team, we have embarked on a project to estimate the economic impact of grid service interruptions across the state due to […]
The affordable future of grid resilience in Texas
Another week, another round of local, state and national news articles about how the Texas grid is trying to handle the relentless heat and keep up with increasing electricity demand.