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The overall complexity of integrating wind and solar power into an energy grid further complicates the argument for their cost-effectiveness. Unlike traditional energy sources, renewable systems struggle with synchronization to grid frequency. Fossil fuel and nuclear power plants can generate electricity at a predictable and stable frequency, which aligns seamlessly with grid requirements. Conversely, wind turbines produce energy at irregular frequencies dependent on environmental conditions, necessitating costly converters and other technologies to stabilize the energy output.