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Renewable Energy and the Grid: Lessons from Blackouts
This chapter explores the complexities and challenges of integrating renewable energy into electrical grids, illustrated by a significant blackout in Spain and Portugal. It highlights the critical role of inertia for grid stability and the chaos caused by sudden solar energy surges on transportation and essential services. The discussion emphasizes the need for effective contingency plans and engineering solutions to address the tensions between renewable technologies and traditional energy sources.
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