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A new study published in the journal Renewable Energy uses data from the state of California to demonstrate that no blackouts occurred when wind-water-solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on the state’s main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late winter to early summer 2024 for an average (maximum) of 4.84 (10.1) hours per day.
https://electrek.co/2024/12/31/california-grid-100-percent-renewables-no-blackouts-cost-rises/
Electrek · The California grid ran on 100% renewables with no blackouts or cost rises for a record 98 days
@bascule@mas.toCompared to the same period in 2023, solar output in California is up 31%, wind power is up 8%, and batteries are up a staggering 105%. Batteries supplied up to 12% of nighttime demand by storing and redistributing excess solar energy.