The main electric grid in Texas is planning for load growth to continue into next decade as new opportunities are emerging for wind to boost its 17.4% share of energy in what arguably is the most vibrant US power market.

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) serves 90% of the $1.6trn state economy, which grew at a torrid 5.2% seasonally adjusted annual rate in fourth quarter 2017 versus 2.9%