AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Which battery-adjacent technology addresses solar and wind intermittency?
A.Grid-scale energy storage
B.Building more coal plants
C.Using thinner wires
D.Burning the surplus
Explanation
Core Concept
Batteries and pumped hydro bank surplus power and release it when the sun sets or wind calms — firming the variable sources.
Correct Answer
AGrid-scale energy storage
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