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Subject: Re: Grand Apagon - Electricity (not) in Spain
Date: Sun, 4 May 2025 13:20:27 -0700
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On 5/4/2025 5:34 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> They have it because they need them more. They run isolated, they can not rely 
> on others to smooth their loads. As a result, some islands have successfully 
> run for days on solar/wind only.

Is this just "taken in stride"?  Or, are residents alerted to special
"please be extra conservative in your energy use TODAY" requests?

How does storage capacity correlate with "off hours" demand?