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@Amos_Umwhat said:
I guess this shows how little I understand electricity. My assumption has been that turbines would power batteries from which the flow would be metered into the grid. In my mind the problem of erratic production from the windmills would thus be eliminated by the batteries gaining power during low flow times, and discharging during high flow times, and ceasing to discharge when the battery reached a preset low voltage number. Conversely, when the battery is full the power flow is directly input to the grid. Is this not achievable?

I’m sure it is achievable, but the question is whether or not it’s feasible. What does it take to build a battery system that large? What does it take to keep it stable?

Those are the types of things that make solar/wind power feasible for individuals but not for entire grids.

Nightmare.