Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.
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As electricity prices go negative, the Golden State is struggling to offload a glut of solar power.

I’ll note that right now, this is a seasonal issue, associated with moderate springtime temperatures when there is a lot of sunshine available.

  • GBU_28@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Why would you convert electricity into thermal work then back again? Why not consider old school batteries? You’re already taking up space and infrastructure

    • qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website
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      2 months ago

      Oh, I have no intention of converting that back to electricity. The goal would essentially be to maximize usage during times of cheap/marginally free energy.