How a grid rule change could derail Texas renewables
08/04/2023
In the midst of a sweltering summer when renewable energy has helped Texas avoid grid outages despite record demand, wind and solar companies are warning that a proposed rule may cripple their industry.
The state’s main grid operator is reviewing a plan that would require grid resources to upgrade technology to avoid going offline, or “tripping,” during a disturbance on the grid. The proposal is in line with voluntary recommendations agreed on by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
