The Myth of Baseload Power

The mix of renewable energy technologies in our computer model, which has no base-load power stations, easily supplies base-load demand.  Our optimal mix comprises wind 50-60%; solar PV 15-20%; concentrated solar thermal with 15 hours of thermal storage 15-20%; and the small remainder supplied by existing hydro and gas turbines burning renewable gases or liquids.  (Contrary to some claims, concentrated solar with thermal storage does not behave as base-load in winter; however, that doesn’t matter.)

The Myth of Baseload Power