It also didn't include plants designed to meet peak demand because they don't operate continuously. (pnnl.gov)
In general, bids from power plants, renewable energy and other resources need to cover their costs for being ready to meet peak demand on an as - needed basis. (energynews.us)
Essentially, with utility - scale solar prices lower than wholesale in Arizona, at as low as 2.5 to 3 cents per kWh on a 25 - year PPA, the state has «super-cheap fuel» which it can now use for meeting peak demand, Huber said. (energy-storage.news)