sci.energy

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.


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Jim Pennino

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