Interesting stats today from Thunder Said Energy
-markets that have overbuilt renewables relative to either demand or ability of grid to distribute the energy. Curtailments averaged 3% in 2016, 5% in 2020, 6% in 2023, 8% in 2024.
Curtailments mean lower ROI for energy investment - and pricing volatility. Developers should consider the implications as they consider deploying new intermittent energy.