Renewables, Battery Storage and Politics Manifest a Complicated Relationship

In July 2026, electricity demand in Texas shot past the existing record of 85.5 gigawatts previously set and reached 91.1 gigawatts due to the intense summer heat. ERCOT, the utility firm in the state, “effortlessly” handled this demand without having to appeal to the public to conserve energy. This feat was attained thanks to battery […]