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TVA’s Grid Is Under Pressure. Solar, Storage and Microgrids Could Be the Answer #374

Oct 8, 2026 · 37m

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Rising electricity demand and prolonged outages are pushing the Tennessee Valley to rethink how it builds and operates the grid. Where do solar, batteries, and community-scale microgrids fit? In episode 374 of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes Gil Hough, Executive Director of the Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association (TenneSEIA), for a conversation following the organization’s 2026 conference. Gil explains how the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) shapes this distinctive publ...