Grid operators face increased risks during prolonged periods of low wind and solar generation, a phenomenon known as “Dunkelflaute,” according to multiple reports and officials.
A recent cold snap in Europe and a heatwave in Texas highlighted the vulnerability of grids with high renewable penetration. Analysts and operators warned that backup generation and battery storage capacities remain insufficient to cover extended lulls in renewable output.
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