I think you're overcomplicating the situation. A mix of renewable sources is quite stable, and there are more ways to store energy than just batteries. Here's a

I think you're overcomplicating the situation. A mix of renewable sources is quite stable, and there are more ways to store energy than just batteries. Here's a paper debunking the baseload myth. http://www.ceem.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/MarkBaseloadFallacyANZSEE.pdf http://www.ceem.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/uploads/publ... A 10GW solar farm is already in the pipeline for northern Australia: https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12785256 https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12785256