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We need essentially 12,000 megawatts of wind and solar everyday to top us when weвЂ™re facing a week like we are this week.

As the temps continue to rise, there comes a need for increased power. We only have 63,000-plus of of dispatchable power. HOUSTON Potentially record-setting heat this week has everyone keeping their eyes on the Texas power grid. There are other states beyond Texas with a deregulated. We only have 63,000-plus of of dispatchable power. Texas is the only state with an independent grid, which makes its own rules independently from the FERC. Somewhere in the 75,000 to 77,000 megawatts. вЂњSomewhere in the 75,000 to 77,000 megawatts. With soaring temperatures this week, the grid is already being tested daily. With soaring temperatures this week, the grid is already being tested daily. Hirs expects the state to meet maximum demand this summer. This grid is more reliable than it has ever been.

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In other words, maintenance or some other part of the grid breaking down,вЂќ he said. Can the power grid handle record demand ERCOT said the stateвЂ™s power grid is prepared for a hot summer despite generator failures in May. Statement by ERCOT Interim CEO Brad Jones on current grid conditions. вЂњPointed weather interruptions or plants having unexpected outages. We manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. The grid operator recommends to avoid charging during peak hours between 3pm and 8pm, if possible, to help statewide efforts to manage demand.And while ERCOT has reported there will be enough generation capacity to meet demand, Hirs said there are still scenarios where rolling blackouts could occur across the state. 'A heat wave is expected to impact the grid in Texas over the next few days. The simple alert popped up on peoples' Tesla touch screens making them aware of the grid concerns and advising them to avoid charging during peak times.Д®lectrek received information about the Tesla touch screen notification via Reddit, which was shared by Tesla owner Karlan Mitchell: Meanwhile, Tesla became aware of ERCOT's request, and it sent out an alert to all of its vehicle owners in the state. WeвЂ™re asking Texans to conserve power when they can by setting their thermostats to 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances (such as dishwashers, washers and dryers) during peak hours between 3 p.m.

#TEXAS POWER GRID OFFLINE#

'This afternoon, six power generation facilities tripped offline resulting in the loss of approximately 2,900 MW of electricity. The council issued the following statement via Electrek.В Essentially, customers are being asked to limit the amount of power they use between peak times, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, recently announced that six power plants had tripped due to the excessive power use associated with rising temperatures. The increased demand for electricity in the Lone Star State has caused officials to alert customers of potential issues, requesting that they work to conserve energy.