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consider the implications for a post scarcity future (slrpnk.net)

submitted 8 months ago by irreticent to c/aboringdystopia

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[–] Iceblade02 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

From an environmentalist perspective, this is fantastic, as virtually all of this renewable generation represents offset coal and gas peaker plant generation.

Aren't prices swinging rapidly between negatives and high peaks a sign of volatility, where specifically fossil gas peaker plants flourish? (Since we have a notable absence of proper grid-level storage)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Yes, but if baseline generation goes up there are fewer peak demand events that exceed available baseline capacity so fewer revenue generating opportunities for peaker plants. But I agree the real answer is less overbuild and more storage- unfortunate given today's Tesla news.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

For now, BESS is a hugely growing industry and many countries' planning authorities are speed lining them.