On Mon, 30 Jul 2018 07:36:33 +0100
The Natural Philosopher  wrote:

> That mecahnism's functionality needs replicating with a DC grid. Maybe
> big capacitors on the lines would provide some inherent storage.

 Batteries seem effective in California, although I'm not so sure
that huge batteries maintaining the grid is a better solution than putting
them in houses and factories and sticking PV panels on roofs thus making
the integrity of the grid far less important.

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