Germany enlists machine learning to boost renewables revolution by Quirin Schiermeier via @nature

Germany is in the top three nations for both wind and solar power, with renewables already providing a third of its power needs. But weather is erratic, and that's a challenge when trying to operate an efficient grid. In June, meteorologists, engineers, and utility firms began to test whether big data and machine learning can make these power sources more grid friendly.

Interesting use of machine learning.