By Jane Marsh | Renewable Energy Magazine | Nov 11, 2025
The world has experienced several significant blackouts in the last five years alone. In February 2021, Texas endured a massive energy crisis as snow and ice blanketed the state. The weather event knocked out 40% of the grid’s capacity in just four hours, affecting 4.5 million homes and businesses. Some locations were without power for days, with temperatures plummeting to record-breaking levels.
Renewable energy technologies are revolutionizing grid resilience. By expanding the portfolio, these cleaner sources reduce dependence on a single, centralized power plant to reduce the risk of blackouts. The International Energy Agency suggests that renewable power consumption will increase by 60% by 2030. Generation from clean sources is expected to account for over three-quarters of this trend, provided countries continue to invest in it and implement new policies that support it.
