How Grids Depending on Renewable Energy Can Boost Reliability
Adopting renewable energy could help nations fortify their energy grids from disruptions and improve their reliability. While fossil fuels such as coal and oil can generate energy on demand regardless of time or weather conditions, their supply is regularly affected by geopolitics. This often leads to high energy costs in the U.S. whenever fossil fuel-producing countries experience any major upheaval. Renewables, on the other hand, are intermittent in nature and require specific times and weather conditions to perform effectively. Solar farms can only generate energy during the day, with peak production occurring during midday hours, and wind projects need sustained…