February 9 , RenewablesBiz.com
In its annual transmission report, ERCOT said that the existing electric system needs about $8.7bn in transmission improvements, across the state by the year 2016. “While moderate load growth has contributed to some congestion, a majority of the constraints projected in the West Weather zone is mainly caused by the large increase in wind generation in the area,” ERCOT said. “Some of the congestion will be mitigated with the implementation of the CREZ transmission upgrades.”
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