>The problem is that grid scale power plants can't just turn on when the sun isn't shining
They can, though? Batteries can offset the start-up times, otherwise gas plants can start up within minutes and nuclear can ramp up within days
They can, though? Batteries can offset the start-up times, otherwise gas plants can start up within minutes and nuclear can ramp up within days
Turbines could work. But that's not the majority of plants.