The Duck Curve - Episode 35
Jun 26, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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The challenge in integrating large scale renewables onto the grid isn't just a matter of intermittency or of displacing fossil fuels. System operators trying to balance daytime generation with nighttime demand end up offsetting a lot of the value created by solar power in the first place.
In this episode, Paul discusses the Duck Curve, a useful tool that shows how increased solar penetration may actually lead to suboptimal outcomes.
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