> Hydro (which may or may not be counted as renewable) counts as ~15%.
Why or when wouldn't one consider hydropower a renewable energy source?
Why or when wouldn't one consider hydropower a renewable energy source?
There are several reasons. It's destructive, has very high emissions, and doesn't actually generate that much power because we have long-ish drought seasons. Hydro was fueled or fueling corrupt construction deals while destroying natural reserves and wildlife. In some cases, night-time hydro was much more expensive than any other power source.