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This 👇🏼 😂😂😂 hot tortilla with a Chile #texasheatwave #texasheat (at San Antonio, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1Ub41Oxx-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Texas Heatwaves Power Up Solar Energy Surge
Heatwaves in Texas have seen temperatures soaring beyond 100°F for two straight weeks, pushing electricity demand to near-record levels. However, contrary to the state's well-known reliance on oil and natural gas, it's the rapidly growing renewable energy sources, solar and wind, that have played a pivotal role in powering air conditioning units and keeping residents cool amid the sweltering conditions.
Texas has witnessed an exponential growth in its renewable energy sector, particularly in solar power, doubling since the beginning of last year and slated to double again by the end of next year, according to data from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Texas is now a leading contender in solar power generation, rivaling California. The state boasts over 12,600 megawatts of solar farms, capable of powering more than 2.5 million homes, and contributing to about 15% of the total energy during the heatwave. Solar has been particularly instrumental in averting potential brownouts during peak afternoon hours.
These developments have raised eyebrows among Texas lawmakers, traditionally advocates for oil and gas. Proposed bills that sought to impose additional costs and regulations on the solar and wind industries and limit the number of new renewable projects in the state have, however, failed to pass. Nonetheless, skepticism and concern over the dependability of renewable energy persist among many Republican lawmakers.
Solar Power Resilience Amidst Texas Heatwaves
The heatwave has highlighted how far Texas has come in its renewable energy journey. Over the past three years, the state has added solar power equivalent to 12 nuclear reactors, bringing it on the verge of outpacing California as the leading producer of electricity from solar farms. The solar boom has also dented the demand for energy from the state's remaining coal plants, promising substantial environmental benefits. Texas, being the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the country, can potentially leverage solar power to substantially reduce its environmental footprint.
The heatwave sparked a grid debate. It was severe, echoing the 2021 winter storm. That storm caused power loss and 200 deaths, raising reliability concerns. The discourse is now about renewables. The grid was pushed to its limit but no wide outages occurred. This questions claims of renewables disrupting stability.
Texas's energy market champions competition. It has boosted renewables more than most states. Wind farms came first, now it's solar arrays, as solar costs plummet. Political debates and regulations exist, but solar thrives in Texas. It promises a sustainable future and mitigates extreme weather effects.
Texas faces grid stability and energy mix challenges. Yet, it's clear the future is greener. Even here, in an oil and gas stronghold, solar and wind are making a mark. They prove their worth during trying times.
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HEART STOPPING BASS! #sundownaudio #heartstopper #sundownzv5 #texasheatwave
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1qxjz0yAjM
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Its been a while since we have posted, but our home AC unit decided to go on strike and it took some bagging + pleading to get it repaired this week (most were saying 2-3 weeks). #texasheatwave #texassummer #positivevibes (at Fort Worth, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHiPnuHgFB/?igshid=dswu6isoyr2j
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Transit to the airport - how novel! Saying one last goodbye to the wonderful Minneapolis weather. 🍕 here I come! #whenisfall #Texasheatwave https://www.instagram.com/p/B1L9uyclCKDP0Z8clcaPhZ5Mx13oeAKhbztsqg0/?igshid=14cy9fxj82cc
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Another one from this year's Texas Heat Wave 🙌 Huge thank you to my @elitecustomsrrtx family for an amazing time and so much more 💖 #Repost @cherrypro (@get_repost) ・・・ #cherryproductions #texasheatwave2017 #texasheatwave #heatwave #model #models #hannahchicana #atx #austin #automotive #carshow #truck #car #elitecustoms #photography #photo #photographer #c10 #c10crew #girlswithtattoos #inked #tattooed #tattoo #inkedgirls (at Travis County Exposition Center)
#automotive#texasheatwave#car#atx#photo#truck#repost#inked#texasheatwave2017#girlswithtattoos#c10crew#heatwave#hannahchicana#photography#tattooed#c10#model#inkedgirls#cherryproductions#carshow#models#elitecustoms#austin#tattoo#photographer
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Come see us at the @heatwavetour this weekend at the Travis County Expo Center. Award winning artists Tosha, Burke, and Katt will be taking walkups all weekend. Tickets start at $25. Kids 12 and under are FREE. #austin #austin360 #heatwave #heatwave2019 #do512 #atx #rmt #ladytattooer #tattooaustin #lowrider #lifted #carshow #texascarshows #texasheatwave #customsounds #dirtywormz #maximumaltitude #austintexas #tattooexpo #tattooconvention #texastattoo (at Travis County Exposition Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TKAjXlsqw/?igshid=ldgzv0l4cp8t
#austin#austin360#heatwave#heatwave2019#do512#atx#rmt#ladytattooer#tattooaustin#lowrider#lifted#carshow#texascarshows#texasheatwave#customsounds#dirtywormz#maximumaltitude#austintexas#tattooexpo#tattooconvention#texastattoo
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“RELOADED”🔥prod.|A.MADVYLAN| COMING🔜👀
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Artist: @jawonemichael said go and Listen to his new single "Late Night Prod By @eyeamvision"..link to his YouTube page is in his Bio #jawonemichael #2020onthebeat #latenight #newheat #🔥🔥🔥 #satx #atx #texasheatwave #nextup #independentartist #indie (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqbShQvFkPw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mrcje83vuif1
#jawonemichael#2020onthebeat#latenight#newheat#🔥🔥🔥#satx#atx#texasheatwave#nextup#independentartist#indie
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I ran across a couple more old pictures of the #s10 from circa 2001 #texasheatwave. The second picture of you look in the top left corner there is sits with the blue sister truck next to it. #insanedesigns (at Neill Brown Furniture Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9hvt-lS34/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bghtzkoiy5k1
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Attention Pipe Creek/Lakehills Seniors!! We will have a few fans left to hand out to Seniors in need at our Senior Mini Food Pantry on July 27 at Faith Tabernacle Church!! Be sure and sign up!! LAST CHANCE!! Project closes July 27!! ❤️❤️ PLEASE consider the donation of a fan... you could be saving the life of a Senior in our Texas Heat!! ☀️☀️ Please donate $20 for a Fan at www.alamorcd.org Thank you! ❤️❤️ #agingwell #aginginplace #seniorcitizens #ageless #aginginplace #seniorcitizens #nutrition #health #healthylife #healthyeating #healthy #waterlandyou #ARCDseniors #GACseniors #texasheatwave
#seniorcitizens#texasheatwave#healthyeating#agingwell#aginginplace#arcdseniors#healthylife#health#nutrition#healthy#gacseniors#waterlandyou#ageless
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#TBT we use to be burnt out at #texasheatwave (at Austin, Texas)
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#Goals life list off #accomplishments #liveitup #prize did it once time to go harder #blessed #TBE #TBpositve© #laceup #blessup #mostpassionateman #mustang #didthat #texasheatwave #shine #mustang #memories #remeber #emergingsuperstar #lambo #atx #starpower (at Twin Peaks Restaurants)
#mustang#lambo#texasheatwave#shine#accomplishments#remeber#didthat#prize#atx#blessed#tbe#mostpassionateman#goals#liveitup#blessup#memories#starpower#tbpositve#laceup#emergingsuperstar
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Yeah! We finished the #soccer season on a sweet note with Tolani’s team doing a great job on the soccer tournament. SWIPE TO SEE MORE 👈🏽👈🏽👈🏽 ⚽️⚽️⚽️ Time to rest and get ready for #thanksgivingday . . Picture 📸 by @eniway04 . . . #soccergirl #soccermom #soccerlife #nigeriangirl #soccerislife #houstontexas #texasheatwave #soccertournament #dnvlogslife (at Houston, Texas)
#soccerlife#thanksgivingday#nigeriangirl#soccer#soccergirl#houstontexas#texasheatwave#soccertournament#dnvlogslife#soccerislife#soccermom
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