Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The variability or unreliability of renewable energy sources due to weather conditions, time of day, or season, resulting in inconsistent power generation.
AP course connection
Topic 6.1: 6.1 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources