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People watch the sun during a solar eclipse outdoor watch party at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas Monday August 21, 2017. This Saturday, the sun will be obscured at least 80% in most of the state during an annular solar eclipse.will cause part of the sun to be blocked from view in most of the Western Hemisphere.
Solar is already playing a critical role in boosting the reliability of Texas’ electricity system. This was on full display over the summer when solar helpedERCOT officials acknowledgedSolar is a dependable, dispatchable power source that boosts grid reliability and protects communities from increasingly frequent extreme weather. We know when the sun rises, when it sets, and even when it is blocked from view by our moon.
Peak sun obstruction of more than 90% will impact eight states across the American West, from Eugene, Ore., to Corpus Christi. California’s lead grid operator,. CAISO is using lessons learned from the 2017 total eclipse, breaking down the impact and needs in various regions across the state, and outlining a multi-layered grid protection plan to meet power demands.
Texas has been America’s leading energy powerhouse for over a century. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, Texas hasand is now the fastest-growing solar market in the country. In fact, Texas has ten times as much solar capacity installed on its grid today than it did during the 2017 eclipse.
Sean Gallagher is senior vice president of policy for the Solar Energy Industries Association, the national trade association for America’s solar and storage industry. He wrote this column for The Dallas Morning News
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