> Demand is usually the highest when PV output is also the highest In California, demand peaks are around 6-8pm, well past the peak of solar production. This d

> Demand is usually the highest when PV output is also the highest In California, demand peaks are around 6-8pm, well past the peak of solar production. This disparity has a name, the "Duck Curve". You can view the near real-time power demand on the CAISO[1] website. Your region may have a similar way to see live demand. [1] http://www.caiso.com/TodaysOutlook/Pages/default.aspx http://www.caiso.com/TodaysOutlook/Pages/default.aspx