Re:Solar and Wind Energy May Be Nice, but How Can We Store It?
by WalterBright on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @04:59AM
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That makes a lot of sense. Our current system of a flat rate for power regardless of demand is ridiculously wasteful.
For example, consider an electric hot water heater. The water will stay hot for a day in a well insulated one. Having it set to run only when rates are lower would to a lot to match supply with demand, reduce pollution, costs, etc.
For example, consider an electric hot water heater. The water will stay hot for a day in a well insulated one. Having it set to run only when rates are lower would to a lot to match supply with demand, reduce pollution, costs, etc.