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Re:It can make more sense to build new renewable capacity th... by bluGill on Friday November 08, 2019 @07:56AM (#21481769)
You need something to cover the idea that every few years we get a few weeks of minimal generation from wind and solar. Shifting load is a good idea, but it isn't enough. Eventually I have to add more heat to my house.
Re:It can make more sense to build new renewable capacity th... by toomuchtodo on Friday November 08, 2019 @11:55AM (#21484091)
Natural gas can always be a generator of absolute last resort, and is likely cheaper than keeping nuclear generators running for those rare occasions.