Texas produces more wind energy than its power lines can cope with

The need to use renewable resources and save up on the depleting energy sources is being realized today. The spotlight today is now on the use of green energy sources. Generating electricity using renewable sources may seem ideal, however the question now arises as to how much power can a grid handle and distribute. Take Texas for an example. Just last week, wind power generation reached a record high of 6,242 MW. This may sound pleasant to our ears. Here’s the glitch though, officials had to curb wind power generation since it was too much for the electrical lines to handle and supply to urban areas like Dallas-Fort Worth.

This may not be a usual happening now, though with an increase of production, grids and power lines need to be upgraded to cope with all the extra power that will flow through it without causing additional problems in future.
[Ecogeek]