Electricity alert Alberta

[Hamloc]

cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/electricity-alert-level-2-1.6103361. So Alberta running on the edge again for the ability to supply demand. Wind was doing its part supplying 328 mw out of a potential 1988 mw, a whopping 16.5% of capacity. “Projected pool price was also at the maximum of $999/Mwh.” This wouldn’t happen if sources like wind could be ramped up when the need arises but of course if the wind isn’t blowing not a damn thing you can do. Welcome to the future.

[furrowtickler]

But wind and solar are free

[blackpowder]

Not nearly enough blackouts in the cities. Screw em.

[shortbox]

I think it is up to provincial governments to look after its people’s needs. Energy in our country is a life and death requirement. There is no way that our reliable coal fired electricity should be shut down until a replacement has been found and proven to be reliable

[Guest]

Need to black out that communist city of Edmonton

[Guest]

I think it is up to provincial governments to look after its people’s needs. Energy in our country is a life and death requirement. There is no way that our reliable coal fired electricity should be shut down until a replacement has been found and proven to be reliable

And it’s done for a feel good moment or a photo op

[shtferbrains]

Just need battery backup.
Maybe about 10000 acres of them.
Or about 4 natural gas peakers on abut 3 acres each.
Naturaly* the cleaner option will be the best choice.

[furrowtickler]

The natural gas power plant in North Battleford runs 24/7 365 never an issue and is very low carbon emission and very small footprint relative to power production

[fjlip]

The natural gas power plant in North Battleford runs 24/7 365 never an issue and is very low carbon emission and very small footprint relative to power production

Way too simple for RABID Climate changed Nazis. Need COMPLICTED/EXPENSIVE sh*t.

[chuckChuck]

cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/electricity-alert-level-2-1.6103361. So Alberta running on the edge again for the ability to supply demand. Wind was doing its part supplying 328 mw out of a potential 1988 mw, a whopping 16.5% of capacity. “Projected pool price was also at the maximum of $999/Mwh.” This wouldn’t happen if sources like wind could be ramped up when the need arises but of course if the wind isn’t blowing not a damn thing you can do. Welcome to the future.

Hamloc, why are you so upset about the high prices in a deregulated free market electricity system in Alberta when market driven signals is what you want? Or you could enjoy a cheaper regulated price in Sasky!

You forgot to mention that solar systems are maxing out during all this sunny dry weather.

The majority of electrical generation Alberta still comes from fossil fuels.

So why blame only renewables for the shortfall during a heatwave and record demand?

https://www.dispatcho.app/ https://www.dispatcho.app/

Take a look at dispatcho to see the diversity of generation sources and the current share of production.