ME BESS ERCOT January 2026: Winter Storm Fern comes to Texas

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ME BESS ERCOT January 2026: Winter Storm Fern comes to Texas

Grid-scale battery revenues in ERCOT fell to $2.07/kW-month in November 2025, 24% lower than a year prior. Year-to-date earnings through November stand at $26/kW, down 51% from the $54/kW recorded through November 2024.

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ME BESS ERCOT January 2026: Winter Storm Fern comes to Texas

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