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What is a wind-solar-hydro-thermal-storage multi-source complementary power system?

Figure 1 shows the structure of a wind-solar-hydro-thermal-storage multi-source complementary power system, which is composed of conventional units (thermal power units, hydropower units, etc.), new energy units (photovoltaic power plants, wind farms, etc.), energy storage systems, and loads.

Can a solar-wind system address future electricity demands?

To address the existing geographic and temporal gaps 4, 7, 32, 33, this study investigates the feasibility and benefits of a globally interconnected solar-wind system in addressing future electricity demands.

Can global grid interconnection accelerate solar-wind transition?

Global grid interconnection represents a compelling pathway to accelerate this transition, particularly given the uneven geographic distribution of solar-wind potential (Fig. 1a).

Where do grid-boxes contain solar and wind resources?

In densely populated regions such as western Europe, India, eastern China, and western United States, most grid-boxes contain solar and wind resources apt for interconnection (Supplementary Fig. S1). Nevertheless, these regions exhibit modest power generation potential, typically not exceeding 1.0 TWh/year (Fig. 1a).