In California, Texas, and other places, solar, wind, and batteries hit new highs. Here are the big takeaways from this year’s shoulder season.
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As spring gives way to summer, many parts of the U.S. are already feeling the heat. It’s a good moment to take stock of the energy breakthroughs that transpired this past “shoulder season.”
That’s the period of time between the chill of winter and the high temperatures of July and August, when renewable energy systems tend to perform best. With the milder weather and longer daylight hours, total demand stays relatively low while wind and solar ramp up, covering greater shares of grid consumption.
