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A tragedy for a country that in many aspects are looked upon as a technological beacon.

But the profits are low in green energy which is why the backing from governments are essential. The private sector will not save you on this one.

The first....wow

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Not correct. In the United States, utility scale solar and on shore wind has a lower average LCOE than anything else, including gas, without considering subsidies.

Gas is still cheaper than an offshore but it’s close.

The subsidies are to develop it faster And in more circumstances

I would think it’s the opposite… once you invest in the equipment, then “generation” is essentially free isn’t it?

As opposed to fossil fuels where you have to keep drilling and mining.

The buck stops at selling the energy to net a profit, not producing it

I think that used to be the case, but more and more often I'm seeing distributed wind and solar/storage reported as the cheapest way to add power generation.

Keep in mind this is the first large *offshore* wind farm in the US.

When it comes to onshore wind power, the US is 2nd only to China in wind power production, and adding a ton of wind power capacity per year.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_by_country

My comment is based on my experience with reading this book, which explains the narrative quite well.

But I accept that people are biased and won't listen by default. Good luck USA.

https://www.versobooks.com/products/3069-the-price-is-wrong

Sounds like you’re biased and not listening because you read a book

Sure. I read a book from someone who was in the space his whole career and I don't listen to shallow commentary, so I must be fucked. Makes absolutely no fucking sense mate

Yes you read a book and are actively disregarding everyone as shallow commentary as a result.

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