This is above the 10.6% contribution from wind during all of 2014, when it was the fourth most important generation source behind natural gas, coal and nuclear.

In May, wind generated 3.99 million MWh of power and a record 15.64 million MWh through the first five months of this year.

In May, wind exceeded nuclear, which provided 12.3% of electricity generation, according to ERCOT, the grid operator for about 90% of the state’s electric load.

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