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Texas Grid Faces Record Demand Amidst Heatwave
21 Jul
Summary
- Texas heatwave is pushing the state grid towards a new power demand record.
- The grid's all-time power demand record was set in August 2023.
- Demand is nearing 85.508 gigawatts, potentially breaking the existing record.
An intense heatwave is currently impacting eastern Texas, placing considerable strain on the state's power grid. Preliminary assessments from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (Ercot) suggest that power demand late Monday afternoon was on the verge of surpassing the existing record.
This demand figure neared 85.508 gigawatts, a record that was established in August of the previous year. The current surge highlights the grid's vulnerability during periods of extreme weather and its capacity to manage peak loads.
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