Wind Sets 2015 Record In Texas. 3 Quick Facts

• On December 20th, wind energy accounted for 45% of ERCOT load
• The high wind capacity created no grid instability because ERCOT “has ample fast-ramping natural gas generation“
• ERCOT maintained reliability due to natural gas and demand management resources

Utility Dive | ERCOT: Wind energy provided record 45% of electricity on Dec. 20th 2015