In a new study published in the journal Patterns, the authors of the work stated that the amount of energy from the Sun
The scientists focused on the US state of Texas.Compared to other states, it produces the most wind energy, as well as a lot of solar. The authors built an AI model to assess what the future holds for renewable energy in the state.
The team took data for the last 70 years, onBased on them, the authors created an AI that predicts a likely “energy drought.” This is the name for a situation in which renewable energy production falls below a target threshold.
They set the threshold at 30% - this is when approximatelya third of all days energy production is low. Researchers have found that Texas could face a daily "energy drought" for four months.
Solar panels cannot compensate for such a long period. If the system were based only on solar energy, then this situation could last twice as long.
According to the authors, energy planners need to consider alternative ways to store and generate electricity. Or dramatically increase the capacity of their renewable systems.
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