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Jaw-dropping news in the solar vs. fossil fuels debate

Posted on October 1, 2015 by groundswellbasscoast

…when a major power plant loses its connection to the grid, instantly, dramatically unbalancing supply and demand of electricity. Blackouts follow if there isn’t an instant response…engineering community assumes there will be automatic response within 5-6 seconds from conventional (gas, coal, hydro) generators to stabilize power supply. …utilities highlight limits … Continue reading →

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