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Too much wind and solar raises power system costs.

Started by Marlin, Dec 02, 2019, 10:21

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It's common out west to sell electricity back to utility cooperatives when the private owner has wind and/or solar on their property that creates more than they can use.  While the energy sold back to the cooperatives is measurable, just like usage, I wonder how much is wasted collection at non-peak periods (without appreciable storage ability).  The article touches on this aspect.  I'm guessing the sell-back price isn't the same as the utility price.  another problem for Elon Musk to save us from...