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Originally Posted by GGG
It really shows the need for grid scale batteries to supplement solar. That battery/gas/nuclear backup should be discussed when looking cost of solar vs other low carbon options like nuclear or Carbon Capture or importing Hydro from BC.
Essentially the grid need to work at peak load 100% of the time so the capital cost of back up and a market structure to ensure backup power gets built as solar is installed will be important to maximize solar while ensuring grid stability.
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Until there is clarity around what the market re-design looks like you will not see companies looking to invest in Alberta. I don't expect to see any movement on that for a couple years at the earliest and that puts you right smack into another election cycle.
I have wondered if the AESO will look at the Virtual Power Plant route, which essentially is a bunch of flexible loads that they contract with to manage demand during times where supply is tight.
We absolutely need more interties. One of the big challenges with interties is they are extremely unpopular with the incumbent generators as the interties don't participate in the energy only market.