Intermittent solar and wind complement each other for a more stable grid

Intermittent solar and wind complement each other for a more stable grid

A study finds combining wind and solar leverages their alternating peak periods, significantly boosting total generation capacity while providing a constant, predictable power curve critical for grid integration.The intermittent nature of variable renewable energy sources (VREs) remains a primary challenge for grid integration and stability. However, research funded by the UVA Environmental Institute investigating wind and solar complementarity …