Too much wind and solar raises power system costs.

[Marlin]

Too much wind and solar raises power system costs. Deep decarbonization requires nuclear


https://www.utilitydive.com/news/too-much-wind-and-solar-raises-power-system-costs-deep-decarbonization-req/568080/

[Mounder]

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...