Re:Wind and solar are cheaper than thought, admits UK govern...
by WalterBright on Thursday August 27, 2020 @06:22PM
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> it's not like other resources that can be easily stockpiled (even with batteries)
HVAC usage can be stockpiled in the thermal mass of the house. The same with the electric water heater - the thermal mass of the water in the tank. This is where variable electric rates come in, and smart HVAC/heater systems that run mostly when electricity is cheap.
HVAC usage can be stockpiled in the thermal mass of the house. The same with the electric water heater - the thermal mass of the water in the tank. This is where variable electric rates come in, and smart HVAC/heater systems that run mostly when electricity is cheap.