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There is no way of storing or using a surplus when electricity is over
produced.


Yes there is, in wales where they pump water up to a high resevoir to
use
surplus power then release it through turbines when they need extra

That might work now, it won't when UK reaches the target of 20%
electricity generated by wind power.
--
Martin

At long last they are starting to put the turbines in the tidal flow off
Cornwall, that is pretty reliable and at least you know when slack water
will occur!

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)