RT by @anapalacio: The chorus among grid reliability experts is becoming more consistent. Replacing firm power sources with intermittent ones (i.e., not keeping the firm sources open and on standby) reduces grid reliability. Firm sources like nuclear enhance grid reliability.

Yes, large-scale deployment of storage (batteries, etc..) could take over the "backup" role, but that apparently hasn't happened yet. Also, analyses show that the amount of storage required to have a reliable. 100% renewabel grid would be impractical and unaffordable.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/HopfJames/status/1750945251580346414#m

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