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In Aug 21 eclipse, gas will see its future as solar's back-up in US
Published Thu, Aug 10, 2017 · 09:50 PM
New York
NATURAL gas is about to get a glimpse of its future role in the United States power mix as solar energy's back-up.
During the upcoming Aug 21 eclipse, operators of giant solar fields from California to the Carolinas will cede market share to fast-start natural gas generators as well as hydroelectric plants and other sources to fill the gaps as the sky darkens.
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