A better way to connect solar, wind to the grid
Monday, August 1, 2011 - 11:31
in Physics & Chemistry
The sun makes sidewalks hot enough to fry eggs, the wind blows hard enough to tear fences, but if solar and wind energy can't be converted to the 60-hertz alternating current (AC) standard in the United States, it can't be connected to the grid for use in homes or offices.