Advocate: DOE emergency order exposes wind, solar shortcomings
The Department of Energy ordered unused backup generators in 17 states to help meet summer demand, and an industry advocate says the move exposes problems with wind and solar power.
The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order across 17 states directing the use of unused backup generation to help keep the lights on during summer heat. An energy industry advocate told The Center Square the emergency underscores shortcomings or failures of wind and solar power.