...it's the complete nay-saying of renewable energy that is just gob-smacking.
Plus ignoring the fact, that centralized electrical generation with grid distribution (of either nuclear or renewable energy) cannot solve the transportation fuel/energy problem, let alone our demand for thermal energy during the winter months in NA.
Yes...yes... electric vehicles are the future, but how to recharge them?
How many Exojoules can we push through the existing grid to continue to drive ourselves in 'shiny metal boxes' to work or get our Brazilian strawberries to the grocery store in February?
Are we going to use precious renewable-generated electricity to heat our homes?
I've read that using electricity to heat a home is akin to using a scalpel to chop wood...i.e. not the best end use.
We're winning the CO2 game on electricity generation, but we've a long way to go on the other major sectors of energy consumption.
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