Our Power Grid Is in Better Shape This Summer, Thanks to Solar and Batteries
The US power grid is reportedly in good condition for the upcoming summer, largely due to the increase in solar and battery storage resources. The North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) highlighted that new renewable energy sources have strengthened the grid's reliability. However, some regions may still face risks due to abnormal weather conditions and reliance on hydropower.
- ▪The NERC's summer reliability assessment indicates a strong grid due to new solar and battery resources.
- ▪30.5 gigawatts of solar generation capacity and over 16 gigawatts of battery capacity have been added since last summer.
- ▪Certain regions, including New England and the Pacific Northwest, may still experience electricity shortfalls under extreme conditions.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); This lithium battery energy storage system in Blasdell, New York can power 15,000 homes for two hours during outages or periods of high demand.Ted Shaffrey/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It’s set to be an abnormally hot summer this year—but the US grid appears to be in decent shape to handle the heat. The credit goes to a boatload of new solar and storage and a handful of new gas plants.
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