2 ms·
Yeah, "1W" of solar generation and 1W of nuclear generation are not interchangeable. There is a subtle sleight of hand in GP's argument.
by loeg 3y ago
Yeah, "1W" of solar generation and 1W of nuclear generation are not interchangeable. There is a subtle sleight of hand in GP's argument.
- jasonwatkinspdx 3y agoThat is what capacity factor captures.
- cm2187 3y agoNo it doesn't. Whether Solar has a 10% or 25% average load doesn't matter, you need to build something else to deal with needing power at night.