Texas is in the path of the totality for this April's solar eclipse.
ERCOT, the state's power grid operator, says it will use all available tools to maintain grid reliability during the eclipse.DALLAS — The April 8 total solar eclipse is expected to dramatically reduce solar power production in the state as it passes over Texas.
“ERCOT is working on forecasting models to reflect solar generation on the grid during the eclipse. ERCOT does not expect any grid reliability concerns during the eclipse,” ERCOT said in a statement to WFAA. “ERCOT will use all available tools to maintain grid reliability and will continue to monitor conditions.”
Extreme weather conditions have previously strained the Texas power grid. ERCOT recently issued appeals for residents to conserve energy during peak times The path of totality in North America crosses from Mexico into Texas, up to Maine, and exits over Canada.
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