The wind doesn't always blow and the sun doesn't always shine. And?

Researchers Paul Denholm and Marty Schwarz just published a new study that says urban Alaska could save a lot of money by using much more wind and solar power to generate its electricity. The interesting part: They don't ignore the fact that it would take a lot of effort to make sure the system still works when the wind stops blowing and the sun stops shining, as we all know can happen periodically. They join the Northern Journal podcast for a discussion about their findings.

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Alaska is defined by its environment and its natural resources — the fish in its rivers, the oil and minerals buried underground. The Northern Journal podcast digs into those subjects, with interviews with those who know them best.