Total US renewables make gains in Q3 2019, led by ERCOT

摘要

Total renewables across the Electric Reliability Council of Texas footprint jumped by more than 34% in third-quarter 2019 compared to the same timeframe a year ago, marking the largest year-on-year growth across the nation, which helped drive US renewable generation up 0.3%, according to data from grid operators and S&P Global Platts Analytics. ERCOT total renewable generation averaged 213,003 GWh/d for Q3, third behind California ISO at 252,474 MWh/d and SPP at 245,470 GWh/d. ERCOT solar generation climbed 45% to average 15.3 GWh/d, wind generation jumped 33% and hydro generation increased 14% year on year, according to ERCOT data. Current installed wind capacity for ERCOT is 22,244 MW, with an additional 4,521 MW under study for 2019, according to ERCOT spokeswoman Leslie Sopko. Current installed solar capacity is 1,878 MW, up 20 MW from the end of 2018, with 1,137 MW under study for 2019.