The California Independent Systems Operator (CAISO) saw 97.6% of electricity supplied to its grid come from carbon-free sources for a brief moment in early April, the second time this year the operator broke its record for energy generated from renewable resources. 

During the late afternoon on April 3, CAISO recorded the peak, which surpassed the previous record of 96.4% set on March 27. 

The grid also set an all-time wind peak of 6,265 MW on March 4, followed by a solar peak of 13,628 MW on April 8. CAISO forecasts a potential for more renewable records in April. 

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