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Flexible Generating Technology Comes Up to Bat

Flexible Generating Technology Comes Up to Bat

Update: 2024-11-20
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Electricity demand is growing, weather events are worsening, and variable renewables make up a larger share of supply. The grid needs flexible generating resources. But with a years-out supply chain, where do we turn? Two manufacturers of flexible generating technology – Wärtsilä and Mainspring Energy – outline innovation and options for co-ops in this episode of Power Plays.

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