Utility-Scale Solar Power Generation in Texas (ERCOT)
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Texas, United States
Source: BOE Report
Annual electric power generation from utility-scale solar in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid is forecast to surpass coal power generation for the first time in 2026. Solar generation is expected to reach 78 billion kilowatt-hours in 2026, compared with 60 billion kilowatt-hours from coal, and further increase to 99 billion kilowatt-hours in 2027.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Power Transmission
- Location
- Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BOE Report
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Annual electric power generation from utility-scale solar in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid is forecast to surpass coal power generation for the first time in 2026. Solar generation is expected to reach 78 billion kilowatt-hours in 2026, compared with 60 billion kilowatt-hours from coal, and further increase to 99 billion kilowatt-hours in 2027. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
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Source | BOE Report |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Power Transmission |
Article published date | 2026-05-16 |
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