ERCOT warning for this afternoon/evening

[Tnhawk]

And just think about all those electric cars everyone will be buying...

Once the grid is down, the electric cars will not be a problem for most of us.

 

[pronstar]

Looks like we’re ok-ish…

I didn’t read the whole thread, but in case it hasn’t been posted here’s a cool link that shows grid and market conditions in real time. It also breaks out solar and wind and how much they are (or aren’t) producing

Grid and Market Conditions

www.ercot.com

 

[oldag]

What will power this super battery? unicorn farts?

Lithium. Mined in China, made in China.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Looks like we’re ok-ish…

I didn’t read the whole thread, but in case it hasn’t been posted here’s a cool link that shows grid and market conditions in real time. It also breaks out solar and wind and how much they are (or aren’t) producing

Grid and Market Conditions

www.ercot.com

Pretty sad day when solar (6% of generating capacity) is way outperforming wind (30% of generating capacity).

 

[oldag]

Pretty sad day when solar (6% of generating capacity) is way outperforming wind (30% of generating capacity).

That is why they are called intermittent sources.

 

[toddnjoyce]

That is why they are called intermittent sources.

Yeah; the lesson we should be learning is wind gencap forecasting isn’t a very reliable model yet.

 

[Darkpriest667]

Lithium. Mined in China, made in China.

I know a lot of you guys like to jerk off the same old stories "china, russia, etc etc" but most lithium in the world is mined in Australia and Chile. The Chinese don't export most of their lithium.

 

[oldag]

I know a lot of you guys like to jerk off the same old stories "china, russia, etc etc" but most lithium in the world is mined in Australia and Chile. The Chinese don't export most of their lithium.

The overwhelming majority of Li batteries being made for autos and BESS are coming out of China.

 

[Darkpriest667]

The overwhelming majority of Li batteries being made for autos and BESS are coming out of China.

The production is in china. the lithium is coming from Australia. They produce half of the world's supply.

You implied that the chinese were producing the lithium, they aren't. The Australians are.

 

[gll]

Looks like we’re ok-ish…

I didn’t read the whole thread, but in case it hasn’t been posted here’s a cool link that shows grid and market conditions in real time. It also breaks out solar and wind and how much they are (or aren’t) producing

Grid and Market Conditions

www.ercot.com

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There is an ERCOT app, too.

Same thing, but in an app...

 

[oldag]

The production is in china. the lithium is coming from Australia. They produce half of the world's supply.

You implied that the chinese were producing the lithium, they aren't. The Australians are.

China is the third largest lithium producer. They are producing it as well as the batteries.

 

[etmo]

The production is in china. the lithium is coming from Australia. They produce half of the world's supply.

You implied that the chinese were producing the lithium, they aren't. The Australians are.

Yes, they are.

You're right that the Aussies produce about half, but China produces lithium, about 10% of the world's production. More significantly, China has doubled their lithium production in only the last 3 years.

List of countries by lithium production - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Darqhelmet]

I know a lot of you guys like to jerk off the same old stories "china, russia, etc etc" but most lithium in the world is mined in Australia and Chile. The Chinese don't export most of their lithium.

Magic wand poof! Cool we make and mine all the lithium here. That solves what? Nothing we still have 36% of our grid depending on weather. Which as we all have seen is shit.

 

[Aus_Schwaben]

ERCOT has issued a watch for a projected reserve capacity shortage with no market solution for today from 2:00 - 10:00, which could cause an EEA (energy emergency alert) event.

Wind is forecast to be low during this period, which is causing the potential for a grid problem.

ERCOT asking everyone to limit usage during these hours.

If you aren't in the room, turn off the ceiling fan. Unplug devices not being used, as many will use a little even if off. Don't run the washer, dryer or dishwasher. All these things may be small, but they can add up across the entire state.

Make sure your portable/emergency generator is in running state and that you have fuel for it.

I will not get too worried unless they issue an EEA.

I reduced my usage in June by 40% last year (from 2020) and, despite the higher temps over more days, I have even shaved off a bit more. Aside from closing the house and moving to Pacific Grove for the rest of the summer, I don't know how to lower the bill any further.

 

[Aus_Schwaben]

Yes, they are.

You're right that the Aussies produce about half, but China produces lithium, about 10% of the world's production. More significantly, China has doubled their lithium production in only the last 3 years.

List of countries by lithium production - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Not to mention securing control of lithium mines (among other strategic minerals) in Africa!

 

[studenygreg]

I'm confused. I got emails ans calls asking to reduce electrical use but I also see emails and news stories promoting cooling zones for people.

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I even got one of those emergency alerts on my cell like an amber alert. A bit overkill imo

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[Vaquero]

Ercot stepped on their dick February 2020.
Everything is over cautious since then.

Better to warn and be wrong than be silent and drop the grid.

The biggest changes have been procedural.
For the most part, those changes were sufficient to avoid another blackout.

I'm glad they're dancing on hot coals.

 

[Darqhelmet]

I reduced my usage in June by 40% last year (from 2020) and, despite the higher temps over more days, I have even shaved off a bit more. Aside from closing the house and moving to Pacific Grove for the rest of the summer, I don't know how to lower the bill any further.

What did you do to cut 40%? That’s impressive.

 

[oldag]

Looks like the grid will be fine on this one.

 

[pronstar]

Lithium. Mined in China, made in China.

The Salton Sea in CA has been a neglected wasteland for decades…but now they’ve found massive lithium deposits.

So we could just buy it from a different communist regime, though they’ve already taxed the shit out of it even before production comes online…because of course they did.

Salton Sea lithium suppliers say new CA tax bill is too high - KESQ

CA lawmakers approved the $3.8 billion state budget plan. Part of the budget includes a new tax on lithium being developed at the Salton Sea.

kesq.com