Power grids: when will wind and solar peak?
Wind and solar peak at 50-55% of power grids, without demand-shifting and batteries, before their economics become overwhelmed by curtailment rates and backup costs. More in wind-heavy grids. Less in solar heavy grids. This 12-page note draws conclusions from the statistical distribution of renewables’ generation across 100,000 x 5-minute grid intervals.
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