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The 'duck curve' is solar energy's greatest challenge
Vox
A short Vox explainer on the duck curve, the shape electricity demand takes in California as solar output grows. It explains why grid operators struggle to balance supply and demand with lots of solar.
Cited as a quick explainer in threads about rooftop solar, renewables, and grid load.
3 Hacker News mentions · 2018–2019