Future Developments
An energy storage system is being developed for West Texas, which will allow excess wind power to be stored, and make wind more predictable and less variable. This 36 MW battery facility became operational in December 2012.
The development of the Tres Amigas HVDC link to the Western grid and the Eastern grid will allow more flexibility in importing and exporting power to and from Texas.
A 300 MW offshore wind farm is planned for Galveston, and 2,100 MW for the Gulf Coast of Texas. Making turbines that are able to yaw will make them more likely to be able to survive a hurricane.
Read more about this topic: Wind Power In Texas
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