Demand Another Option for Grid Integration

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The disruptive impact of traditional energy production far outweighs the alleged minor disruptive issues of excess power supply that could (but as yet have not) surface as renewables grow the capacity at which they can contribute to the grid based supply. The obvious answer is to strengthen and intensify the grid infrastructure. The wind energy issue in Texas could be solved with an infrastructure distribution investment to Houston, Dallas, New Orleans. It is possible that too much capacity exists in one location, but that is not the case in Texas.

I agree with Lookfar, this blog is chock full of nuts. The economy thrives on energy. Arguing that the way to integrate renewables is to penalize demand is a pretty bald faced attempt to enthuse the anti renewables sentiment on the right. Of course we should attempt to reduce demand, if we do not have supply, and in the interest of efficiency. But what if we do have demand? It's far too complex to make blanket statements like that. Are there technical issues that could challenge us? I hope the mere existence of the status quo is not reason enough to throw us off. What if real problems arise, like dangerous air emissions, groundwater contamination, climate change, habitat destruction, geopolitical energy sourcing issues, etc etc . Oh, wait a minute. Those must not be disruptive.

Simply make solar capture and wind harvesting available through the night.

Or punish people who use "too much" necessary power to keep from freezing to death. For the good of the planet they need overcome their fear of terminal thermal deficiencies.

Giant lunar mirrors?