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  • Smart Grid's Enabler - Alternative Energy Storage [View article]
    Don't want to pop this smart grid bubble. But breakdown the DOE nameplate capacity of 1.09MMW into three parts. About 210MW are baseload generation (always online), 372MW are online in less than 24hrs, 512MW are online in 30 minutes.

    So tell me again, what's the advantage of energy storage?
    Why store it when you can turn it off in the first place? Much of the quick start generation is relatively low capital, but high fuel cost jet turbine powered generators.

    I would like to see more load leveling to improve the ROI of expensive steam plants. Ideally, this would be done recharging electric cars during off peak night hours.

    Also, why isn't pumped storage regen double counting capacity?
    Feb 10 16:55 pm |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment
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