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.

  • Hello_there@fedia.io
    52·
    7 months ago

    Let’s make a cheap battery.
    Connect pump to body of water. Pump up when electricity is cheap. Let water run thru turbine when electricity is expensive.