ERCOT turns to giant batteries to combat rising temperatures and electrical demand in Texas.

Texas is facing an unprecedented heat wave that is putting a strain on its electricity system, leaving officials scrambling to keep the lights on and the air conditioners running. The state is turning to giant batteries to help stabilize the grid, which played a crucial role in avoiding outages over the past week. Battery storage is a boon to wind and solar, as it allows them to capture and store the energy created at times when it may not be needed and then make it available to ratepayers at peak hours. Texas plans to nearly double the amount of battery storage on its grid within the next year.