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Denton board backs 100 MW battery PPA as financial hedge against evening price spikes
Summary
The Public Utilities Board recommended City Council approve a 10-year PPA for the Tudewell Prairie 2 100 MW/2-hour battery storage project, citing its role as a financial hedge against price volatility during the evening 'duck curve' hours.
The Denton Public Utilities Board on Sept. 29 recommended City Council approve an ordinance to enter a 10-year power purchase agreement for 100 megawatts of battery storage known as Tudewell Prairie 2, available beginning June 2026.
Jose Gaetan, executive manager of power supply for Denton Municipal Electric (DME), presented the proposal, describing the battery as a financial hedge to mitigate price spikes that occur as solar…
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