How Batteries Are Reshaping the Texas Grid with Suzanne Leta

DOUG LEWIN | Source: Doug Lewin | Posted 04/28/2025

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Battery technology continues to improve and costs continue to drop, opening up new opportunities and reshaping the grid. And at a time of rapid load growth and massive constraints on natural gas turbine availability, storage is surging

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Battery technology is rapidly evolving, significantly impacting the Texas energy grid amid increasing load growth and constraints on natural gas availability. In a discussion with Suzanne Leta, VP of Policy at Fluence, the conversation highlights how energy storage is transitioning from a supplementary tool to a fundamental component of grid reliability. This shift is crucial for Texas, where the integration of renewable energy sources necessitates effective energy storage solutions.

Fluence is expanding its manufacturing presence in the U.S., particularly with new facilities in Utah, to leverage incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act. This move not only enhances supply chain resilience but also fosters job creation and investment domestically. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of batteries in data centers, where they are increasingly used as integral parts of the energy system rather than just backup solutions. With the importance of real-time software optimization in a dynamic market like ERCOT, Fluence is addressing the challenges of energy management to ensure stability and efficiency in the grid.

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