> so you need a huge storage infrastructure (batteries, presumably) The approach in the UK is to build Combined Cycle Gas Turbine [0] stations rather than stor

> so you need a huge storage infrastructure (batteries, presumably) The approach in the UK is to build Combined Cycle Gas Turbine [0] stations rather than storage infrastructure, as CCGT can be spun up quickly if renewables aren't cooperating. When I checked this awesome dashboard [1] just now, 48% of the UK's power was CCGT compared with approx 12% wind solar, presumably partly today has been still foggy. On good days solar and wind get to 30%. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_cycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_cycle [1] http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/index.php http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/index.php