Texas Solar Will Outshine Coal Power for First Time in 2026
Texas is about to flip the script on energy. For the first time ever, solar panels across the state will generate more electricity than coal plants in 2026.
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Texas Grid Crushes Demand Records With Batteries and Solar
When temperatures soared past 100°F this week, Texas set a new electricity demand record without asking a single customer to cut back. Batteries and solar power saved the day during the state's most intense heat wave ever.
Texas Solar Boom Shows Path Forward for Clean Energy Growth
While clean energy projects wait years to connect nationwide, Texas is bringing solar and battery storage online at record speed. One CEO reveals how the state cracked the code and what it means for America's energy future.
Texas Grid Handles Record Heat With 12,000 MW of Batteries
Texas just crushed its electricity demand records during triple-digit heat without a single power shortage or emergency alert. The state's massive investment in batteries and solar power since the 2021 winter blackouts is paying off exactly when Texans need it most.
Texas Gets Half Its Power From Solar and Wind This Summer
On the hottest days this summer, more than half of Texas's electricity came from renewable energy. Solar and wind are keeping the lights on and air conditioners running across the state.
Texas Solar Farm Will Power 53,000 Homes by 2027
A new 201-megawatt solar project in Texas just secured $236 million in financing, bringing clean energy and economic benefits to rural communities. The Nazareth Solar farm will help meet surging electricity demand while creating jobs and supporting local schools.
Texas Audits Data Centers to Protect Power Grid
Texas just became the second state to hit pause on rushing data centers onto its energy grid. The new audit requirement shows leaders are listening to communities worried about power stability.
Texas Solar Hits Record 45% of Power Grid During Heat Wave
When Texas temperatures soared to 116 degrees in July, solar energy kept the lights on for millions. The state's grid stayed stable with 20,000 megawatts to spare, proving renewable energy can handle extreme demand.
Texas Grid Tracks 225GW in New Data Centers for AI Boom
The data center industry is experiencing a transformation as dramatic as the Industrial Revolution, driven by AI's explosive growth. Texas alone is tracking over 225 gigawatts of new projects, with data centers making up 70 percent of those requests.
Texas Grid Survives Winter Storm After 2021 Disaster
Three years after a deadly winter storm left millions without power, Texas's electric grid just passed its first major cold weather test. Upgrades and new battery systems kept the lights on for nearly all Texans during this weekend's freeze.
Data Centers Helped Power Homes During Winter Storm Fern
When Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for over a million people in January 2026, data centers stepped up in an unexpected way. Their backup generators helped keep the lights on across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
Solar Triples in 10 Years, Now Fastest-Growing Power Source
Rooftop solar installations have tripled in the past decade, and the industry now builds enough panels every 15 hours to match a coal plant's output. Solar is on track to become the world's largest electricity source by 2032, thanks to plummeting costs and breakthrough battery storage.
Data Centers Get Smarter to Keep Your Lights On
When a power line fell near DC, data centers accidentally caused lights to flicker across millions of homes. Now, a simple fix could make the grid safer for everyone.
Google Locks In 1.2 GW of Clean Energy for Data Centers
Google just signed deals to power its US data centers with 1.2 gigawatts of new wind and solar energy, enough to light up roughly a million homes. The $2.4 billion investment will bring fresh clean power to grids in Missouri, Texas, and West Virginia starting in 2027.
Tesla Cybertrucks Now Power Texas Homes During Peak Demand
Tesla just launched its first vehicle-to-grid program in Texas, letting Cybertruck owners earn money by sending power from their massive batteries back to the grid when demand spikes. The program turns electric trucks into mobile power plants that help stabilize the state's notoriously fragile energy system.