Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Texas Power Grid Faces Supply Strain

The Texas power grid is facing potential emergency conditions next week due to low power reserves caused by a large number of power plants being down for maintenance. Ercot may need to call on generators to bolster backup supplies, highlighting the strain on the system when renewables underperform. With concerns about electric scarcity during low solar-power supply times, addressing aging infrastructure and balancing supply and demand becomes crucial.