cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/39964313

Some key insights from the article:

Basically, what they did was to look at how much batteries would be needed in a given area to provide constant power supply at least 97% of the time, and the calculate the costs of that solar+battery setup compared to coal and nuclear.

  • Valmond@lemmy.worldEnglish
    41·
    11 hours ago

    We’re getting there!

    What about winter in Sweden, for example?

    • Nomecks@lemmy.caEnglish
      3·
      8 hours ago

      I’m in Canada with solar, and I was thinking of supplementing with a wind turbine, as the snow and short days have a much less of an effect on output.

    • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      9 hours ago

      they still get a bit of sun in winters. however, off shore wind parks and energy trading with neighbours should easily fill the gap