South Australia, with 40% renewable energy generators is suffering rolling electrical blackouts for the second time this season, and more are expected tomorrow. Joanne Nova
Joanne Nova notes that electricity prices spiked to $13.44 per KWhr while the wind turbines were only producing 7% of rated capacity.
Are planned blackouts in Texas's future as more and more renewable electric generation is brought online?
To guard against rolling blackouts, ERCOT must require fossil fuel plants be available to come online as renewables decrease their output. Having these plants on standby will of course increase the cost of electricity to the consumer even as the cost of natural gas continues to decline.
Are there any honest and competent available to show the true costs of government subsidized renewable energy versus fossil fuel generated electricity?
Inquiring minds would love to see a comprehensive and unbiased analysis for renewables vs fossil fuel generated electricity in Texas.
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