Reply #11: Yes they can, because renewables are not just PV

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GE's prediction is actually rather conservative in that they are assuming no measurable increase in PV efficiency and only modest reductions in production cost as a result of economies of scale. Cost would be further reduced if PV installations received the same tax breaks as nuclear

The California report ignores current increases in flow battery capacity and flywheel storage. Please do not imply that all environmentalists are against dams, all are against fossil and nuclear and most recognise that some sacrifices will have to be made. It does surprise me that California made no real discussion of deep tidal/ocean current energy which is not an intermittent source.