Perhaps, but the grid has other problems from time to time also and designs changes can be made to compensate.
Wind can and should have a prominent place in our power future.
Make all the changes to the grid you want but but someone must be on the other end using it or you have a overload...
Why should it have a prominent place?
The real answer is, it should have an appropriate place in our power future.
The level to which wind or solar power plays a role should NOT be in the hands of politicians or enviro-mental nut cases. It should be in the hands of people who understand the grid, and the issues surrounding load and power generation.
As far as I am concerned, engineers need to take back the energy issue from the crazies before it is too late.