The archaic nature of 'baseload' power

The Ecologist
Sep 7, 2015, 8:18 am83 pts
Nuclear power advocates cling like limpets to the idea of 'baseload' power, writes Michael Mariotte. No surprise there - it's the only selling point they've got. It's just too bad the idea is obsolete. Variable renewables combined with stronger grids, energy storage and responsive demand can do a better job for…

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