Environmental Science
Comparing Solar and Wind Energy Intermittency Solutions
Quick fact
On a cloudy day, solar output can drop by 80% suddenly, whereas wind power can fluctuate minute-to-minute due to gusts — meaning their intermittency patterns require different solutions.
Why this is interesting
Solar panels produce zero power at night, and wind turbines stop spinning when the air is still. So how can we keep the lights on when the sun sets and the wind dies?