sci.energy.hydrogen

jimp@ wrote:
> In daestrom wrote:
>
>
>> However, as Dan points out, solar and other intermittent sources can
>> *displace* peaking units. By 'displace' I think he means (as I do), that
>> when the intermittent source is available, it is preferred to use it first
>> and not start up the 'reliable, traditional, fossil-fueled peaking plant'.
>> But a 'displaced' plant cannot be moth-balled and torn down. It must remain
>> available and operable for those times when demand is high and the
>> intermittent source is not available.
>
> Since for about 9 months out of the year peak load occurs at around
> 9PM, it isn't likely that solar is going to be available to help.

Of course, displacement has no value. Are you not special......