Green, Clean, Energy Fails California

[elektra]

Yes, California has suffered the worst blackouts in years. Yet they brag they have thee most clean energy more than capable at meeting their needs.

Well, it looks like that all that planning, ruling, and regulating has destroyed the grid and resulted in blackouts all throughout California.

In CAISO Emergency Break Glass

Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach Here in the United California Socialist Republic, we have an insane bunch of laws about electricity. Number one among them is a “Renewables Mandate” that…

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As you can see, the total of geothermal, biomass, biogas, small hydro, and wind is sweet Fanny Adams … and now, notice when the solar started to run out in the evening. Just about the time that our power went out.
But as we know, correlation is not causation. So here’s the other relevant CAISO chart, showing the net demand with and without renewables …

 

[elektra]

And the worst is yet to come! A cloud!

Rolling Blackouts in California? Who could have guessed?

The blistering heat wave is expected to tax the state’s power grid. A Flex Alert has been issued for Friday that asks Californians to reduce power usage from 3 to 10 p.m. KTVU’s Jana Ka…

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The main concern is people running air conditioners longer will put a strain on the power grid. Power supplies also could be even tighter, as cloud cover is expected to cause a drop in solar power.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

We never lose power. The longest time we've ever been without power in the last 15 years is three hours after a hurricane.
God Bless Texas for having our own power grid!!!!......suck it california,hope ya fucken roast!!!!!!

 

[Maxdeath]

California taxed everyone. They taxed the power company until it was going broke then the state stepped in to save it. Now you might as well live in a cave for all the good your going to get from an overpriced and overtaxed house.

 

[elektra]

Texas’ Impending Reliability Issues With Wind Power

COMMENTARY Texas has the most wind capacity of any state, generating about 16% of its electricity from wind. In August, as temperatures rose above 100F

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Texas’ grid operators struggled to meet the record demand for electricity.

Many of the wind turbines could not operate because the wind was stagnant, a common occurrence on very hot days. As a result, energy costs skyrocketed. In Houston, wholesale power prices spiked 49,000% (to $9,000 per megawatt-hour). The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) warned that reserve margins were so low that it might have to institute rolling blackouts, or controlled interruptions of power service. The independent system operator called for the construction of more gas-fired generating plants.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Texas’ Impending Reliability Issues With Wind Power

COMMENTARY Texas has the most wind capacity of any state, generating about 16% of its electricity from wind. In August, as temperatures rose above 100F

www.powermag.com

Texas’ grid operators struggled to meet the record demand for electricity.

Many of the wind turbines could not operate because the wind was stagnant, a common occurrence on very hot days. As a result, energy costs skyrocketed. In Houston, wholesale power prices spiked 49,000% (to $9,000 per megawatt-hour). The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) warned that reserve margins were so low that it might have to institute rolling blackouts, or controlled interruptions of power service. The independent system operator called for the construction of more gas-fired generating plants.

I've heard that before but I havent witnessed it.
Texas has the biggest wind farms in the country...so if it doesnt work here I dont see it working anywhere.

 

[elektra]

I've heard that before but I havent witnessed it.
Texas has the biggest wind farms in the country...so if it doesnt work here I dont see it working anywhere.

They have certainly failed in California, with some of the best places in the country for wind. Instead of admitting failure, the companies go bankrupt, sell the assets. Another company runs the Wind Turbines until they breakdown, then they go bankrupt. I have watched the California Wind Farms get torn down and rebuilt three times now. Each time they get taller, bigger.

 

[Grumblenuts]

Wind energy is marvelous, here to stay, works night and day. The problems with the grid are nationwide and stem from cost saving measures gradually degrading its quality. The grid was built upon solid electrical scientific principles that are no longer taught, that few even comprehend any longer. The noise now flowing through power lines is ridiculous. Add ever increasing demand for precise low voltage DC to power digital electronics. These problems are not going away any time soon no matter how base electricity is generated.

That said, I agree that making windmills larger is not the way to go.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I've heard that before but I havent witnessed it.
Texas has the biggest wind farms in the country...so if it doesnt work here I dont see it working anywhere.

They have certainly failed in California, with some of the best places in the country for wind. Instead of admitting failure, the companies go bankrupt, sell the assets. Another company runs the Wind Turbines until they breakdown, then they go bankrupt. I have watched the California Wind Farms get torn down and rebuilt three times now. Each time they get taller, bigger.

All with the help of the federal government.

 

[toobfreak]

Yes, California has suffered the worst blackouts in years. Yet they brag they have thee most clean energy more than capable at meeting their needs.

Well, it looks like that all that planning, ruling, and regulating has destroyed the grid and resulted in blackouts all throughout California.

In CAISO Emergency Break Glass

Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach Here in the United California Socialist Republic, we have an insane bunch of laws about electricity. Number one among them is a “Renewables Mandate” that…

wattsupwiththat.com

As you can see, the total of geothermal, biomass, biogas, small hydro, and wind is sweet Fanny Adams … and now, notice when the solar started to run out in the evening. Just about the time that our power went out.
But as we know, correlation is not causation. So here’s the other relevant CAISO chart, showing the net demand with and without renewables …

What DOESN'T FAIL California?

They have only been able to cover for it by continually throwing more and more of other people's money at the problems!

Now everyone is running out!

 

[Old Rocks]

Wind and solar, 24/7;

 

[Grumblenuts]

He said $1 trillion in infrastructure investment needed just keep our existing grid going as built. No upgrade or expansion. That's a lot of neglect for no good reason.

 

[ReinyDays]

What DOESN'T FAIL California?

Farming ...

 

[toobfreak]

What DOESN'T FAIL California?

Farming ...

Really? Last I checked, farming takes huge amounts of water and guess what California is running out of?

 

[elektra]

Really? Last I checked, farming takes huge amounts of water and guess what California is running out of?

electricity to pump the water is what california ran out of.

 

[elektra]

Wind and solar, 24/7;

ha ha ha, no quotes, just a google search and we have to do the work your dementia infected brain can not

 

[ReinyDays]

Really? Last I checked, farming takes huge amounts of water and guess what California is running out of?

Ah ... water falls from the sky in California ... weird, I know, but true ...

I have no idea why you think the Sacramento Valley is running out of water ... care to explain? ...

 

[toobfreak]

Really? Last I checked, farming takes huge amounts of water and guess what California is running out of?

electricity to pump the water is what california ran out of.

Silly fool. Electricity is the least of your problems. You are pumping all of the aquifers dry and Lake Meade / Colorado river is nearly out as well.

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Water in California - Wikipedia

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[toobfreak]

Really? Last I checked, farming takes huge amounts of water and guess what California is running out of?

Ah ... water falls from the sky in California ... weird, I know, but true ...

I have no idea why you think the Sacramento Valley is running out of water ... care to explain? ...

Do your purposely plan your stupidity or does it come natural?

Most of California is a desert most of the year, especially the populated areas. You get one rainy season then drought all the rest of the year while water consumption goes on day after day more and more as you drain most of your water from underground and have run out of places to damn up for surface water.

Must be why Month to date columns for Ca are all 0.00.

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[Leo123]

Newsom wants to remove four hydroelectric dams in CA at a cost of $450 million.