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How batteries are riding the free market rodeo in Texas

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Intro

This chapter explores the difficulties Texas' power grid operators faced during an unusually hot September day in 2023. It highlights the surge in electricity demand, the shortcomings of traditional energy sources, and the potential of battery plants to prevent issues similar to past winter blackouts.

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