
New England power grid reliable throughout eclipse
Regional solar production dropped by an estimated 4,000 MW during the event.
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Regional solar production dropped by an estimated 4,000 MW during the event.
Read MoreAccording to NASA, all parts of New England will see at least 80% of the sun blocked by the moon during the peak of the eclipse.
Read MoreIn 2023, there were 73 days during which demand on the regional power grid was lower during the day than it was at night.
Read MoreFor the first time in decades, the region saw its annual peak occur outside the summer months of June, July, and August.
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Read MoreDespite complications in forecasting, ISO New England continues to manage the regional grid under normal operating conditions.
Read MoreThe results showed limited reliability risks in the short-term, provided other generating resources are available to respond.
Read MoreThe region’s annual net electricity use is expected to increase about 23% by 2032 due to accelerating electrification of the heating and transportation sectors.
Read MoreGrid demand on April 9, 2023 was 750 MW lower than the previous record, set last May.
Read MoreThe reduction was equal to the amount of energy consumed by about 430,000 homes in one year.
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