The goal to reduce carbon emissions from traditional power generation assets is driving an increase in power production from renewables.
Renewables’ intermittent nature, however, creates a challenge for the grid. The sun provides energy when it’s directly overhead, but none after it sets.
Similarly, the wind isn’t always blowing hard enough for turbines to produce their rated capacity.
This creates a challenge, especially since electricity can’t be cost-effectively stored in large quantities for extended durations.