Offshore Wind in Texas: 300 MW to 900 MW of Wind Power Could be Easily Integrated

The Gulf Coast Alternative

According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), 100 to 300 MW of wind generation could be easily integrated near each:

- Galveston

- Corpus Christi

- South Padre Island

Based upon direct connects without significant additional upgrades. Generation levels offsetting local loads in the area. Ability to add additional generation levels if local high voltage transmission systems are upgraded.