Power Grid Limits Potential of Renewable Energy

The dirty secret of clean energy is that while generating it is getting easier, moving it to market is not. Full Story »

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Mindy Phypers
3.5
by Mindy Phypers - Oct. 1, 2008

To significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels, the U.S. needs both a distributive grid system whereby much of the electricity is made close to the point of use (like the home) AND a select few trunk lines to places where wind energy is most available. The article makes NO mention of the effect of a distributive system in relieving the pressure on the current grid.

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