 Google Images Renewable wind and solar power are important solutions to reducing carbon emissions. These technologies have improved substantially in recent years. Despite very significant advancements, wind and solar power costs continue to be greater than existing low carbon alternatives such as natural gas. In addition expanding variable wind and solar power requires increasing amounts of peaking power backup capacity to properly control and maintain critical power grids reliabilities. Why does expansion of wind and solar power continue to require increasing levels of natural gas electric power generation? TAGGED: peaking units, peaking power, load curve, dispatchable electricity, grid stability, Solar energy, wind energy, natural gas, renewable energy, alternative energyRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| 2013 is poised to be an exciting year for alternative energy investors. Despite the conflagration solar had in 2012 we see opportunities there, as well as in wind and energy efficiency. This article also reveals why 2013 is... more ›› |
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