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by bdhdbebebeb 598 days ago
What happens if no one takes the power (not one solar installation but lets assume lots of surplus power). Does it screw up the grid? Increase voltage/frequency?

Would this lead to grid needing to be shut down?

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Yes, if nobody removes the excess, grid frequency will increase. Running too high or too low frequency can damange equipment, on both the supply and demand sides.