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Comment by semi-extrinsic

> When the grid is down

Historically in Germany (and most of western and northern Europe AFAIK) a blackout is something that happens every ten years and lasts for two hours. It's rare and inconsequential enough that no-one bothers hedging against them.

Wind and solar are increasing the probability of large blackouts, but the proper solution to that is building more nuclear power, eventually transitioning to fusion.

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