SPP sets wind penetration record of 73.2%, renewables penetration record of 78.2%

摘要

Southwest Power Pool saw two renewable generation records Monday as wind powered facilities continue to lead the grid operator’s generation stack, displacing coal-fired generation. A wind penetration record of 73.2% was reached at 1:24 am CT Monday, while a renewables penetration record of 78.2% was set at the same time, according to SPP.