Study links solar surge to evening price hikes for fossil energy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A new study examining electricity markets in Western Australia reveals that the rapid spread of rooftop solar installations can unintentionally increase market power among fossil fuel producers during evening hours. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a dynamic model that incorporates the operational realities of fossil fuel plants, including fixed start-up costs and rampi


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