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The sun does not shine at night, even in California. Summer is often accompanied by a loss of wind power. Energy sources that can be regulated are direly needed
by wortelefant 3y ago
The sun does not shine at night, even in California. Summer is often accompanied by a loss of wind power. Energy sources that can be regulated are direly needed, depending on location, countries tgat decarbonized use either hydropower, geothermal or nuclear plants as a backup. Batteries are still too expensive for the needs of an industrial society, plus you have to replace them often.
- smileysteve 3y agoWhile the sun does not shine at night in California, the energy usage of HVACs (the top consumer in the average house) is also about ¼ the need of in the daytime. Hot water usage (2nd highest amp draw) is also reduced shortly after sunset. Laundry dryers (3rd highest amp draw) is also typically reduced during the night.