Yesterday, ERCOT issued a public appeal for conservation. ERCOT overestimated supply (wind did not produce what was forecast) and underestimated demand. Warnings were issued about reserves being below minimum. Winds have been down and so wind generation during peak demand hours is pretty low, will be again today.
Market prices spiked to $2k.
Yes, let's go 100% renewables...
Market prices spiked to $2k.
Yes, let's go 100% renewables...