>>Electric grid regulators said the U.S. will have to develop vast supplies of power storage — such as gigantic batteries — that rely on emerging technologies
NO
Wind and solar fail as significant producers
“Wind and solar fail as significant producers”
Not really. Just occasionally, which is why you need coal plants ready as a backup. See my previous post.
It’s a little more expensive, but it would have been worth it in this case.
Freezing air with no heat is NOT fun. Been there, done that.