I hate the argument that we’re just waiting for batteries now.
I think if we had variable pricing that matched the availability of renewables, consumers would shift quickly.
Say something like power costs .02/kWh while the sun is shining and .30 when it’s not.
I’d charge my car at work. I’d put a timer on my dryer to turn on at 10am. They probably come out with a hot water heater that goes really hot during the day and coasts through the night. Same idea for your freezer.
Heck I’d even blast my AC to ten degrees below where I want it during the day and then ride out the night.
I think if we had variable pricing that matched the availability of renewables, consumers would shift quickly.
Say something like power costs .02/kWh while the sun is shining and .30 when it’s not.
I’d charge my car at work. I’d put a timer on my dryer to turn on at 10am. They probably come out with a hot water heater that goes really hot during the day and coasts through the night. Same idea for your freezer.
Heck I’d even blast my AC to ten degrees below where I want it during the day and then ride out the night.