GE recently announced a faster natural gas based generator. 61% efficiency and can ramp up supply at 50mega-watts per minute. http://www.fastcoexist.com/167806

GE recently announced a faster natural gas based generator. 61% efficiency and can ramp up supply at 50mega-watts per minute. http://www.fastcoexist.com/1678064/ges-jet-engine-inspired-fossil-fuel-power-plant-is-made-to-work-with-renewables http://www.fastcoexist.com/1678064/ges-jet-engine-inspired-f... So there can be a decent enough complement to cheap solar power.