> But power stations are contracted/paid on the basis of the energy (ie MWh) they generate. But will they be continue to be paid by the solidified alumunium sm

> But power stations are contracted/paid on the basis of the energy (ie MWh) they generate. But will they be continue to be paid by the solidified alumunium smelter and the gunged-up paper mill the week after the cloudy weather? That said, in interesting innovation that may deal with dispatch-ratio limitations of renewable energy has become popular here in Africa for domestic lighting. As you know, we have 'moved on' from electricity to candles and bush-fires for reasons relating to what is euphemistically called a skills-shortage. Many of us are now using LED light bulbs with batteries in them. They charge when the power is available (Deo Volente) and offer ~4 hours light. And we get to see the stars now.