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For decades, the conventional narrative has been one in which renewables were criticized for their intermittency issues and dependence on weather conditions, whereas technologies such as coal, oil, and gas were seen as providing security.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Wind and solar power have intermittency issues and their federal tax credits are expiring.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Renewables require a more dynamic grid, more energy storage, and a wider range of power sources to compensate for their intermittency.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
While wind and solar can generate huge amounts of energy, their intermittency and non-availability during peak demand hours present a major challenge for nations.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Wind and solar power have intermittency issues and their federal tax credits are expiring.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Renewables require a more dynamic grid, more energy storage, and a wider range of power sources to compensate for their intermittency.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
While wind and solar can generate huge amounts of energy, their intermittency and non-availability during peak demand hours present a major challenge for nations.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Intermittency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermittency. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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