A first post on the European power reserves exploring FCR, the Frequency Containment Reserves, previously called primary reserves, with a focus on prices.
I wonder if these pricing effects for flexible load will make hydrogen more attractive in a world where natural gas peakers are increasingly disincentivized.
We may have to come up with alternative plans when the penny finally drops that putting intermittent providers (sun and wind) on the grid will not work past a point where there is not enough reliable power to meet demand, and you get the British and German descent into recession.
I wonder if these pricing effects for flexible load will make hydrogen more attractive in a world where natural gas peakers are increasingly disincentivized.
We may have to come up with alternative plans when the penny finally drops that putting intermittent providers (sun and wind) on the grid will not work past a point where there is not enough reliable power to meet demand, and you get the British and German descent into recession.
https://newcatallaxy.blog/2023/07/11/approaching-the-tipping-point/
https://www.flickerpower.com/index.php/search/categories/general/the-energy-crisis-how-we-got-here-and-how-to-move-on