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The problem is that if renewables can't always provide 100%, then we need to keep the same capacity around in either base load (nuclear) or something that can s
by amalgamated_inc 4y ago
The problem is that if renewables can't always provide 100%, then we need to keep the same capacity around in either base load (nuclear) or something that can spin up quickly (natgas). So the marginal price of energy is still that of natgas.
Plus, if we all have excess energy, it's actually extremely costly to get it out or you'll blow your grid up. So while "in excess of 100%" sounds cool, it's actually very dangerous.
- Schroedingersat 4y agoHave you got a bingo card with obsolete reactionary arguments you're trying to fill out? In addition to all the storage options (which are also better than curtailment for inflexible high capital generation such as nuclear), you put the electrolyser for the steel and fertilizer and ships and big trucks between the generator and the grid connection. This solves both problems and the ammonia or hydrogen can burn in an emergency.