Topic: Solar Curtailment

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Douche Mobile
Episode 1676 1:16:32 - 1:19:06

1676: Douche Mobile

California Solar Power, The Duck Curve and Energy Curtailment

California is experiencing an oversupply of solar energy during the day, leading to "curtailment" where clean energy is wasted because the grid cannot handle the load. This phenomenon, known as the "duck curve," occurs when production exceeds demand. Despite this surplus, electricity prices for California residents have nearly doubled in the last two years.