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Wind and solar are both very predictable on a day-ahead basis. Though both offer a lower capacity value than fuel-based generation and energy storage (pumped h
by ghouse 6y ago
Wind and solar are both very predictable on a day-ahead basis. Though both offer a lower capacity value than fuel-based generation and energy storage (pumped hydro and batteries).
The Duck Curve convinced me of something different -- that flat-rate power prices don't send the appropriate price signal to the market. Supply and demand should be balanced through price signals like most everything else in the economy. And then let the free market figure it out.
- sremani 6y agoIs it fair assumption that Pumped hyrdo needs a mountain or high elevation in the vicinity of the city ? US has one pumped hyrdo, if I am not wrong.
- ghouse 6y agoYes, it does require a change in elevation. The US has many pumped hydro systems. Wikipedia lists ten in the US that are larger than 1,000 MW. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pumped-storage_hydroelectric_power_stations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pumped-storage_hydroel...
- ourlordcaffeine 6y agoUS has many. Even the UK has three