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A new study indicates that solving the problem of wind and solar’s intermittency has thus far required the use of more fossil fuels, including the installation of several “fast-ramping” natural gas plants. Center for Energy and Environment Policy Research (CEEPR) Director Christopher Knittel comments.
Photo: Big Bend Power Station and Manatee Viewing Center Parking Lot - Solar vs Coal & Natural Gas. Source: Walter)
Date:
Monday, August 15, 2016
Source:
Associated Joint Program People:
Knittel, Christopher R.