Location selection and wind solar mix

Key messages:

  • Wind and solar installations should be distributed over the country, and not only concentrated in the most sunny windy locations
  • Policy should strive for an optimal mix of wind and solar installations in order to reduce system cost
Author(s):
Dr. Georg Zachmann, Dr. Frank Meißner

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