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Wind and coal are related as primary energy sources used for electricity generation, as evidenced by their comparison in life cycle greenhouse gas emission studies [1], capacity factor analyses [2], and classification as primary energy sources [3]. Furthermore, they are both integrated into microgrid systems to balance variable renewable energy with conventional power generation [4].
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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimMicrogrid technology enhances the decentralization and use of variable renewable energy sources by balancing generation from solar, wind, and hydro with conventional sources like gas-fueled combustion turbines, coal, and diesel powerplants.
claimElectricity is defined in the study as a secondary form of energy derived from primary sources such as wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, coal, and gas through indirect conversion (generators) or direct conversion (fuel cells and solar photovoltaics).
Clean Energy Solutions Must Include Nuclear | ClearPath clearpath.org 1 fact
referenceThe MIT report 'The Future of Nuclear Energy in a Carbon Constrained World' (2018) assumes a 90% capacity factor for dispatchable energy sources (nuclear, natural gas, coal) and specific capacity factors for wind and solar based on the best 10-year historical record (Germany: 19% wind/9% solar; Spain: 25% wind/33% solar).