240 EE How Much Solar Power Will We Lose During the August Solar Eclipse?

On August 21, 2017 there will be a total solar eclipse that spans the continental United States from Georgia to Oregon. During the event, the Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth and cast a shadow, completely blocking the Sun’s light for nearly 3 minutes. How much pressure will the loss in solar power put on our electric grid?Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2rHXIeCCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW EVERYDAY EINSTEINFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/qdteinsteinTwitter: https://twitter.com/qdteinstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.