In a bid to bolster the grid, Texas charges ahead on battery storage

Across Texas, fenced lots of shipping-like containers are popping up amid the oil derricks and wind turbines that have defined the landscape. These battery storage systems are revolutionizing the way power is produced and distributed throughout the state, setting an example for other jurisdictions.

In a bid to bolster the grid, Texas charges ahead on battery storage
Tim Nelson, SVP of operations at German energy giant RWE stands in front of a storage site in Texas. He says battery storage technology is key to meeting growing energy demands.

Across Texas, fenced lots of shipping-like containers are popping up amid the oil derricks and wind turbines that have defined the landscape. These battery storage systems are revolutionizing the way power is produced and distributed throughout the state, setting an example for other jurisdictions.