Gas power leapfrogs wind for first time in 10 years in Texa grid connection queue
· KRGV (NBC 5)
For the first time in a decade, natural gas power generation has surpassed wind energy in Texas' grid interconnection queue. This shift, driven by a surge in data centers, marks a significant change since January 2016. The queue now shows gas projects increasing by over 400% in three years, while wind projects have only risen by 87%. The Texas Energy Fund is facilitating this growth by providing low-interest loans for gas projects. Meanwhile, wind energy faces challenges due to saturated development areas and competition from cheaper solar energy, alongside policy uncertainties affecting financing.
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