But it seems likely that the rates of solar curtailment we’re seeing today are higher than they need to be. This can put a binding constraint on California’s renewable energy exports. More battery capacity is coming online in California which will help reduce renewable energy curtailment. We need all hands on duck (last duck pun, I promise) to tackle our mounting renewable energy integration challenges. Suggested citation: Fowlie, Meredith, “California’s Duck-Belly Blues”, Energy Institute Blog, UC Berkeley, March 13, 2023, https://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/californias-duck-belly-blues/Keep up with Energy Institute blog posts, research, and events on Twitter @energyathaas.

Source: Washington Post March 13, 2023 22:17 UTC