California Exceeds 100% Of Energy Demand With Renewables Over a Record 30 Days
In a major clean energy benchmark, wind, solar, and hydro exceeded nced range E Transit
Electrek 5:36 pm on April 15, 2024
In a significant milestone for renewable energy, California's main grid exceeded energy demand with renewable sources (wind, solar, and hydro) for 30 out of the past 38 days. Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson shared this news on Twitter and noted that supply exceeds demand for several hours per day, a consistency never achieved before. The large battery storage facility in California has been filling up excess energy and is now deploying it to offset methane gas generation during off-peak hours. The California Independent System Operator (ISO) recommended 26 new transmission projects worth $6.1 billion, including offshore wind development. Jacobson predicts that California will run entirely on renewables and battery storage 24/7 by 2035.
- California's renewable energy sources exceeded energy demand for 30 out of the past 38 days
- The excess energy is being stored in batteries and used during off-peak hours to replace methane gas generation
- The California Independent System Operator (ISO) recommended $6.1 billion investment in transmission projects, including offshore wind development
- Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson predicts that California will be entirely powered by renewables and battery storage by 2035
- This achievement highlights the increasing viability of renewable energy to meet energy demands and reduce dependence on fossil fuels
https://electrek.co/2024/04/15/renewables-met-100-percent-california-energy-demand-30-days/