Explainer-How Monday's total solar eclipse affects U.S. grid operators

Everything to know about the April 8 eclipse in Atlantic Canada | SaltWire #eclipse | SaltWire - Electric grids across the U.S. are anticipating a rapid decline in solar generation during Monday's total solar eclipse, which will span multiple states.

ERCOT expects solar generation to drop from more than 10,000 MW to about 1300 MW over two hours, when demand will hover between 48,899 MW and 51,539 MW. Solar can account for 15% to over 20% of ERCOT's total electricity. Ancillary services are additional resources purchased by ERCOT a day before to balance the next day's supply and demand.The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, which operates the grid in all or part of 15 states in the West, Midwest and the South, would normally see 5,500 MW of solar capacity on a sunny day.

MISO plans to increase reserve requirements and will also line up extra generation that can come online quickly if needed, it said.ISO New England, which spans six New England states, said the eclipse's path of totality includes northern areas in its footprint. On a clear day, approximately 6,000 MW of solar power may go offline during the eclipse, it said.

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