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Do we need fossil fuel backup for grid stability?

Written by Power Systems Design | Mar 14, 2022 4:27:00 PM

In order to achieve the advanced smart grid we’re all pining for, we need stable, reliable sources of power.

Renewable energy will certainly fill that role to some extent. But a strong possibility remains that we’ll still need fossil fuel backup in order to maintain grid stability for the foreseeable future.

And on the line to discuss these issues is Eric Powell, the Director for North America at Partners in Performance.