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I’m optimistic we could find a way to ramp solar/wind up and down. We don’t do it now because it’s easier to run it at full capacity for economic and safety rea
by merb 4y ago
I’m optimistic we could find a way to ramp solar/wind up and down. We don’t do it now because it’s easier to run it at full capacity for economic and safety reasons. Adding some thermal storage (which the SMR companies are trying) or varying the reaction rate are in the area of research but certainly seem feasible.
- sanderjd 4y agoWe can't ramp them up because they are dependent on natural forces (weather patterns and the rotation of the earth) that we can't control.