The heatwave across Western Europe saw wind power 20% lower than usual while solar irradiance was 20% above average, according to Vaisala, a provider of measurement systems and equipment for meteorology. If this balancing effect is confirmed by further analysis, the technologies may ensure future energy supply by providing a diversified, 'climate-resilient' portfolio."What happens when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow?" It is a well-worn objection to renewable energy as too intermittent and unreliable to provide a safe and constant power supply. It is an argument, however, that ...Den vollständigen Artikel lesen ...