“The idea that solar and wind are inherently risky and unreliable is a common talking point for critics of renewable energy, often repeated by groups with ties to the fossil fuel industry. It’s false. When renewable energy is paired with large batteries or other forms of grid management, it’s proven to be reliable.”

[COMMENTARY] The key to addressing renewable energy power overload issues appears to be pairing wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources with batteries to absorb excess production.
After Spain’s blackout, critics blamed renewable energy. It’s part of a bigger attack, by Julia Simon, October 8, 2025, NPR, USA.