2 ms·
I’d like to see numbers backing up this assertion, because everything I have seen suggests the opposite at grid scale. Sure, remote towns will have backups, but
by theptip 3y ago
I’d like to see numbers backing up this assertion, because everything I have seen suggests the opposite at grid scale. Sure, remote towns will have backups, but the major metro areas do not run at substantial overcapacity ratios. (Else, peakers would not be a thing.)
- bluGill 3y agoIt would be really hard. Many businesses in a metro area will have their own private backup generators which contributes to over capacity but doesn't get tracked by utility numbers. Sometimes utilities have programs where a business will on demand switch to their backup generator while the grid is on, thus getting that business off the grid. (private residences also have generators at times, it is common for businesses but both would have to be tracked.)