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> But its not like grid operators back in the control rooms are disconnecting solar farms because the grid is oversaturated. In Australia, this has been happen
by dfex 2y ago
> But its not like grid operators back in the control rooms are disconnecting solar farms because the grid is oversaturated.
In Australia, this has been happening for some time - plants are literally having their output dialled back (or even being disconnected entirely) during peak times by the market operator.
[1] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-23/solar-farm-overload-heats-up-the-national-grid/100561218 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-23/solar-farm-overload-h...
[2] https://reneweconomy.com.au/aemo-slashes-output-of-five-big-solar-farms-by-half-due-to-voltage-issues-42232/ https://reneweconomy.com.au/aemo-slashes-output-of-five-big-...