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I imagine that this is just one of a number of uses of extra capacity. When we deploy servers, we don't like to run them at 100% for a number of reasons (extra
by pcl 12y ago
I imagine that this is just one of a number of uses of extra capacity. When we deploy servers, we don't like to run them at 100% for a number of reasons (extra capacity to handle spikes and failures, unpredictable behavior of components at full load, breathing room for planned maintenance, etc.). I bet a large-scale solar deployment is no different.
- sitkack 12y agoThey are also in a better financial position if they can supply guaranteed power instead of variable power. If power fluctuates relative to the weather then energy traders get involved in your pricing and no one wants Goldman Sachs and Enron in their business.
- Dylan16807 12y agoThe panels themselves are getting maximum sun and converting it into voltage no matter what. So the only thing you have to upgrade is the distribution wires, so they can handle the full panel output without being at capacity. But I guess nobody wants to buy the highly-variable extra power. And it leaves them room to install storage in the future.