A top Texas power regulator, a grid operator and two corporate executives focused much of their panel discussion Thursday at IHS CERAWeek on distributed generation, agreeing that a “wave” of solar generation is likely on its way. A state that leads the nation in installed wind generation but has lagged behind on both rooftop and utility-scale solar, the subject of DG in Texas has previously not received much public airing. DG is power that is generated at the point of consumption, not centrally. Donna Nelson, chairman of the Texas Public Utility Commission, said she believes solar will be the “fifth wave” of change that has transformed the Texas power sector since it was deregulated in 1999 and a competitive retail market was launched in 2002. Article continues below… Megawatt Daily provides detailed coverage of power prices in major US and Canadian electricity markets, up-to-date information about solicitations and supply […]