caiso Archives - Renew Economy

Commentary

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

May 15, 2023

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Solar

California hits new big solar peak – 50% of total demand
California notches new solar records for peak production and supply, boosted by a couple of mild and sunny early Spring days.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 9, 2018

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Renewables

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.
Energy Information Administration

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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