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California duck curve now a canyon as grid load vanishes in the midday sun
The problem of net negative load during the day and steeper evening ramps is becoming stark in California. More storage is needed,
Fereidoon Sioshansi
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California notches new solar records for peak production and supply, boosted by a couple of mild and sunny early Spring days.
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Mar 9, 2018
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California’s duck curve has arrived earlier than expected
California grid operator under-estimated speed of solar uptake by at least 4 years – and the belly of the duck is getting fatter much sooner than expected.
Fereidoon Sioshansi
Jul 5, 2016
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Solar & wind power are changing net load shapes in California
As more solar and wind electric generating capacity is added in California, the CAISO is facing an increasingly different net load shape.
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Dec 12, 2014
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California takes first step toward creating grid of the future
California utilities and regulators embrace challenge of integrating solar and storage into the grid – and why it can’t wait.
Jeff St John
Aug 14, 2014
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California’s energy storage target swamped by proposals
California has a very large energy storage market, at least on paper. Which projects will make the cut?
Jeff St John
Jul 21, 2014
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