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The lack of storage isn't a problem when you are using reliable sources of generation such as nukes, coal, nat gas, and hydro. He problem is integrating wind an
by barney54 11y ago
The lack of storage isn't a problem when you are using reliable sources of generation such as nukes, coal, nat gas, and hydro. He problem is integrating wind and solar into a system that is designed for reliable generation.
- mikeash 11y agoIt's still a problem, because it means you need to size generating capacity to match peak demand, not average demand. It's a problem that can be (and is) solved, but the solution is expensive, and when you misjudge the peak you get brownouts or blackouts.