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@ elsat
2025-02-26 18:19:03
100% agree on diversification of energy sources.
Where I diverge is I clearly distinguish high density energy generation - coal, nuclear, nat gas, hydro - vs low density - solar, wind.
In the case of Germany anti-human moves of shutting down cheap, safe, reliable domestic production in coal and nuclear plants increased energy poverty, and caused businesses to move abroad or shut down.
The UK/Ukr military sabotage of a nat gas pipeline certainly did not help Germany.
I dont think Europe understands or will ever understand free markets.
Mandating solar in “sunny” Germany certainly is not free market.
Nor is it free market for folks to not be able to opt out of high cost, intermittent, and unreliable solar gen.