In large part thanks to all the solar power in Texas, wholesale power prices are low, even with demand hitting the all-time high except for last week.
@douglewinenergy (2026-07-27) attributes low wholesale electricity prices in…
Brief
Doug Lewin (@douglewinenergy) notes on 2026-07-27 that abundant solar generation in Texas is a major reason wholesale power prices remain low, even as system demand has been at or near all-time highs this week; he adds only last week exceeded the current demand level.
Why it matters
@douglewinenergy (2026-07-27) attributes low wholesale electricity prices in Texas primarily to high solar generation on the grid.
Key details
- Demand has been near record levels this week—author says demand is at the all-time high for the period except for last week, implying last week was the single highest observed.