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Title of the article is misleading. The article title seems to imply that we just don't need storage. Really it is about needing to worry about on-demand output
by matt_heimer 9y ago
Title of the article is misleading. The article title seems to imply that we just don't need storage. Really it is about needing to worry about on-demand output as we convert to more renewable (wind/solar) power generation. The only brief mention of what can take the place of storage in a renewable world is thermal and hydro generation.
- CodeWriter23 9y agoThe whole article is misleading. Hydro and geothermal are the only mentioned "flexible" substitutes for storage because this is a hit piece written by the old guard. "Flexible" is code for coal and gas plants that are currently fired up on demand already. C'mon now, use a little critical thinking and some follow the money. There isn't enough hydro and geothermal installed base to handle the load of the night time / non-windy day use cases.