Engie SA aims to become the first utility to offer cheap renewable power to steelmakers and other power-hungry users without having to rely on burning fossil fuels and nuclear as a back stop.
Utilities currently rely on coal or other alternatives to provide a steady supply of electricity to keep grids working because much renewable energy is erratic -- it only works when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing.
Advances in hydrogen-fuel-cell and grid-management software combined with cheaper batteries and renewable energy may make it possible for Engie to offer renewable power that’s cheaper than coal sooner ...
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