cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/32373636

Britain wasted £649m already this year powering down wind farms as there is not enough grid capacity to send renewable energy where it is needed, utility finds

  • ratel@mander.xyz
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    A guy who works there made this map that shows wind energy consumption in real time it’s pretty sweet. Link

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    In China for years if large grid scale wind or solar was installed energy storage was required. Something about wind not always blowing or night time if I remember correctly.