Overview

• ERCOT forecasts peak electricity demand of 81–82 gigawatts this week, with no shortages expected due to strong renewable energy contributions.
• Solar power set a new record of 27,000 megawatts on Monday, providing critical daytime supply during the heat wave.
• Battery storage reached nearly 6,000 megawatts of discharge earlier this maintenance season, further supporting the grid during peak demand hours.
• Approximately 20,000 megawatts of gas and coal generation remain offline for maintenance, reflecting the challenges of compressed repair windows due to climate-driven demand shifts.
• State lawmakers are debating proposals to restrict renewable energy, even as experts credit solar and battery growth with enhancing grid resilience.