> The addition of variable suppliers like PV reduces grid stability True, that's why large p.v. farm should be BANNED not incentivized. But it's the opposite f

> The addition of variable suppliers like PV reduces grid stability True, that's why large p.v. farm should be BANNED not incentivized. But it's the opposite for self-consumption. I self consume (in France, I do not know how that's regulated in USA) meaning I have the interest to do my best shifting loads on p.v. as much as I can, as a result I reduce my total energy consumption from the grid (about 50% per year, being all electric) and much reduce my consumption during peak period when the grid is stressed. I do not reduce my demand only in the coldest part of the winter where the grid is strained due the growing amount of electrical heating but I do reduce to zero in summer where air conditioning demand strain the grid (here nights are fresh so no need to cool artificially at night) witch is a much welcomed thing for the grid. In the future IF battery prices fell here like in China I might also absorb much less for heating, so far batteries are just expensive personal backups. In the future we might add a grid scale data channel to the inverters, like the one we already have (mandatory by law) to allow the grid cutting/regulating EV recharging during peak demand) allowing to inject to the grid only when the grid like it. At the moment p.v. self consumption IMO and IME makes sense both for individuals and for the grid. In the future we can be more integrated, but still the base is the same.