Solar Power and Energy Consumption Both Up Sharply in Texas in 2025

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In 2025, Texas has seen a significant increase in solar power generation, rising by 52% compared to the previous year, with over 24 terawatt-hours produced in the first five months. Solar energy now accounts for nearly 13% of the state's total electricity consumption, up from 9% last year. Meanwhile, energy consumption in Texas has surged by 7.5%, indicating a strong demand growth that could push total consumption close to 500 terawatt-hours by year-end.

Despite the increase in electricity use, wind and solar sources have managed to meet 40% of the demand. The rise in natural gas prices has contributed to a decrease in gas usage, while coal consumption has increased by 22%. Upcoming ERCOT workshops aim to address the growing energy demands, particularly focusing on large loads and residential demand response, as well as discussions on new rules for distributed energy resource interconnections.