Researchers create tool to put the lid on solar power fluctuations
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 04:30
in Astronomy & Space
How does the power output from solar panels fluctuate when the clouds roll in? And can researchers predict these fluctuations? Researchers in California have found the answer to these questions. They also have developed a software program that allows power grid managers to easily predict fluctuations in the solar grid caused by changes in the cloud cover.