> The shift is possible in California partly because there’s a surplus of solar power IDK where they get there's a surplus, there's enough that it makes the "p

> The shift is possible in California partly because there’s a surplus of solar power IDK where they get there's a surplus, there's enough that it makes the "peakers" sit idle enough of the time they're not economically feasible to operate without a guaranteed payday. Honestly, I could be wrong since the only information I have on the subject is this article which doesn't support the claim they're making. I suppose if you counted the plants that have to generate a certain amount of power + solar and wind at its peak then maybe there's a surplus in there somewhere, dunno?