Texas A&M University System plans a peaker power network using the $5bn Texas Energy Fund, targeting blackout prevention after the 2021 Winter Storm Uri.
The Texas A&M University System plans to create a peaker power network on its land across the state, with financing through the $5bn Texas Energy Fund. Peaker plants, designed to turn on during periods of high demand, will help stabilize the Texas power grid and provide backup power for renewable energy sources. The network aims to prevent blackouts experienced during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri.
May 22, 2024
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