The riskiest period for the grid this week is in the hour from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. each day, when Texans are starting their days but before the sun is high enough to produce solar power. Once the sun rises about 7:30 a.m., the state’s solar farms begin stepping in to carry the brunt of demand.

As winter weather moves into Texas this week, many are having flashbacks of 2021. Is the state's power grid ready for another winter storm?

Texas officials on Wednesday outlined preparations for the winter storm set to hit much of the state this week.