Minimum energy demand is usually 80% of peak energy demand. Furthermore, the peak energy demand happens in the evening when solar tapers off. The time of day wh

Minimum energy demand is usually 80% of peak energy demand. Furthermore, the peak energy demand happens in the evening when solar tapers off. The time of day when energy is most scare is exactly when solar stops producing. Wind may or may not produce at the right time, as wind speeds through the day vary depending on location. There's no "pretending" about base load. The vast majority of electricity demand is base load, and the peaks beyond base load happen when solar stops working.