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The optimal energy mix from a cost perspective is probably not 100% wind and solar so this doesn't sound like a realistic scenario. I am not aware of any good r
by cinntaile 5y ago
The optimal energy mix from a cost perspective is probably not 100% wind and solar so this doesn't sound like a realistic scenario. I am not aware of any good research that has tried to model that scenario but it probably exists. Some of the assumptions, like how much storage you would need, will have a huge impact on the outcome.
- pydry 5y agoYou'd also need to take into account that a lot of demand can be time shifted to account for variability.
- pfdietz 5y agoThe 100% renewable situation has indeed been modeled. Getting to 100% likely requires some kind of long term storage, like hydrogen. You can play with the numbers yourself using real weather data: https://model.energy/ https://model.energy/