is anticipated to see a significant drop in energy supply to the state's power grid, as a lack of sunlight will see solar generation suddenly and dramatically decline.
A total solar eclipse will pass over the ERCOT region on Monday, April 8, 2024, between approximately 12:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. CDT. ERCOT has been proactively working on forecasting models to reflect reduced solar power production (similar to a sunset and sunrise in the middle of…Forecasts published by ERCOT on April 7 suggest solar generation on the day of the eclipse could drop from 99.2% around noon to about 7.6% at about 1:40 p.m.
ERCOT has an 11-day plan in place to get its marketplace of power suppliers ready for the eclipse. Leading up to the eclipse, ERCOT says it plans to send notices to its marketplace of suppliers while also monitoring for weather events that could lead to an increase in demand on the state power grid.