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Energy Storage Systems (ESS) show much promise for mitigating the dynamics introduced by nondis-patchable variable generation. By taking advantage of spinning reserves as a form of flywheel energy storage, the fossil fuel power plant becomes a form of ESS. The spare power capacity in the generator and prime mover represent the throughput of the ESS and the stockpile of fuel defines the energy capacity...