California's Renewable Energy Problem
Real Engineering · 4 HN recommendations
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Real Engineering looks at the numbers for running California on renewables, focusing on the large energy storage needed. It argues about the cost of batteries and the role of other sources.
Why HN recommends it: Offered in energy and nuclear debates as a numbers-based walkthrough of renewable storage costs, though one commenter disliked its tone.
“Walks through the numbers on what it would take to run California on renewables + storage alone.” Read on HN ↗