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Originally posted by zog:
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Renewables generally run on subsidies (or at least preferential treatment on supply). When the sun is shining and/or the wind blowing renewable energy is taken by the grid - on a sunny day (particularly with a wind) poer generated between about 11.00am to 2.00pm is "curtailed" (i,e wasted). Windmills use rare earths in their powerful magnets - rare earth mines produce more radio active tailing than uranium mines - great way to contaminate the countryside.
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So, what you're basically saying is that renewables are untenable as a replacement for fossil-fuel power.
(20min delay)