The department of energy looked into how much energy demand could be covered by solar while integrating into the grid. The key was to test the grid reliability and maintain solar cost-effectiveness. The report shows that 25% of annual demand could be integrated without “major intervention.” Reports like this do not make grid operators and regulated utilities very happy because their “obligation to serve” continues to be their reasoning for keeping solar low on their priority list.
- PV-Magazine: U.S. DOE – Solar PV can meet 25%+ of annual demand without major intervention
- Think Progress: Storing The Sun’s Energy Just Got A Whole Lot Cheaper
- Solar Industry: Report – Renewables + Natural Gas Could Meet All Of Texas’ Power Needs
- CleanTechnica: Solar Ready Vets Transforms US Military Into Climate Change Fighters
- Greentech Media: The Future of Solar, According to 500 Industry Professionals
- Grist: Europe keeps hitting clean energy milestones
- USA Today: Lessons from a solar startup’s failure
- News&Observer: NC bill takes aim at wind power and solar energy
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Yann