Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.
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As electricity prices go negative, the Golden State is struggling to offload a glut of solar power.

I’ll note that right now, this is a seasonal issue, associated with moderate springtime temperatures when there is a lot of sunshine available.

  • Asafum@feddit.nl
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    7 months ago

    We have systems like “gravity batteries.” If there is an excess of power then there should be storage systems like running water up a hill/tower, that can be released at times of greater demand.