Renewable Electricity and the Grid

Can renewable energy provide reliable power? Will it need extensive backup? The energy available from wind waves tides and the sun varies in ways that may not match variations in energy demand. Assimilating these fluctuations can affect the operation and economics of electricity networks markets and the output of other forms of generation. Is this a significant problem or can these new sources be integrated into the grid system without the need for extensive backup or energy storage capacity? Th...See More