"The network just cannot deal with peak loads" It can if it gets upgraded. Which is happening. "Solar and wind are pretty useless at night or when there’s no

"The network just cannot deal with peak loads" It can if it gets upgraded. Which is happening. "Solar and wind are pretty useless at night or when there’s no wind" Did you forget about the batteries already? And are you forgetting that power grids operate on a continental level? Your power doesn't have to come from next door.