California has too much solar power. That might be good for ratepayers

        June 5, 2019 Los Angeles Times | California | renewables: solar

California set 2 renewable energy records: pushing the most solar power yet onto the grid and taking the most offline because of excess supply around noon (peak sun). Exceeding capacity but curtailing peaks (oversizing) helps flatten a variable load and can reduce customer bills. In 2018, California produced 34% of electricity from renewable sources.