California can’t use all its solar power. That’s a huge problem.
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/california-solar-power-oversupply-problem-19953942.php
by paulhayds
California can’t use all its solar power. That’s a huge problem.
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/california-solar-power-oversupply-problem-19953942.php
by paulhayds
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It’s a problem that’s being rapidly addressed with batteries.
Same problem with natural gas and oil, without storage and distribution they are nearly worthless.
Forward prices to end consumers.
California can’t use all its solar power.
That’s a huge ~~problem~~ opportunity.
2 key problems here people should understand. First, excess power on the grid can damage equipment. If the power supply isn’t balanced with the demand, it will heat up the lines, grip breakers, possibly blow unprotected equipment. All of which adds to degradation and maintenance costs to maintain the grid. Second, fixed solar cells can’t just be turned off. If the circuit is left open, the panel still is trying to create electricity but can’t dispatch it. This raises the panel temperature leading to shorter panel life.
TLDR: all excess power production must be stored somewhere or it damages equipment on the grid or the panels themselves.
Edited: typo
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