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Texas energy grid challenges and solutions with Base Power’s Justin Lopas | E1960
Base Power’s Justin Lopas joins Jason to discuss the critical link between energy availability and GDP per capita, focusing on Texas' deregulated energy market and recent power outages. They also dive into ERCOT's role, dynamic grid pricing, batteries' potential for grid resilience, and more!
Key Points
- Energy availability directly correlates with GDP per capita, highlighting the importance of increasing energy supply to boost human prosperity.
- The Texas grid faces significant challenges due to its isolation, high renewable energy penetration, and aging infrastructure, leading to frequent power outages.
- Base Power aims to mitigate grid strain and reduce power outages by installing batteries in homes, which provide backup power during outages and help balance energy supply and demand.
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