Most of The World Could Be 100% Powered With Renewables by 2050

[Lord of Planar]

A link would help to back up your statement, because although there are hard limits, what are those limits? Getting 30-40% of our power from renewables, with a backup NG plant is probably feasible. Maybe even 50-60%. Maybe even 80-90%. What the heck, who needs links - right?

I'm sorry. I understand these things. I don't need links to tell me what to believe like you do.

Just think of the minimum continuous power these renewable can furnish, and compare with maximum rates used. It varies by region, but if you are under the delusion that these can supply most the power for an area without storage or blackouts, you are delusional.

 

[Jack Hays]

German Employer’s Association Op Ed: “No Expert Politician In Berlin Believes In Switch To Green Energies Any More”

By P Gosselin on 14. May 2019
As the pressure mounts in Germany to switch off coal power plants and to rapidly transition over to green energies, one gets the feeling that it all has more to do with a desperate, last-ditch effort by the green energy proponents to rescue their pet green project.

Recently, Der Spiegel wrote about how Germany’s once highly ballyhooed Energiewende (transition to green energies) has turned out to be a botched project. Then Michael Schellenberger at Forbes commented that the laws of physics tell us it was never meant to work in the first place.
Behind closed doors, no one in Berlin believes in it
Now, just days ago, energy expert Dr. Björn Peters wrote at the German Association of Employers site that the Energiewende has deteriorated to the point that: “No specialist politician in Berlin believes in the success of the Energiewende any more. Whoever you ask, everyone says this only behind closed doors and thinks that if you go to the press with it you can only lose against the ‘green’ media mainstream.”
Peters warns that what is needed in Germany is a good dose of reality and “a fresh start on energy policy.”
Advantages of fossil fuels “too great”
The German expert writes that despite the hundreds of billions of euros committed to green energies, “chemical energy from coal, oil and gas supplies about four fifths of primary energy worldwide and also in Germany and thus represents the present energy supply”.

And although at some point, the reserves will be exhausted, and alternatives will need to be found, but “for the time being, chemical energy sources are irreplaceable and will remain so for several decades to come. Their advantages are too great.”
Peters reminds that “petroleum-based fuels have the invaluable advantage of high energy density. At over 10 kWh/kg – a hundred times higher than batteries – they are the only energy sources that can reliably supply cars on overland journeys, trucks and ships with energy.”
Yet, Peters agrees that alternatives need to be sought out ultimately because traditional fossil fuels are limited in their supply and burning them entails questions concerning their impact on health.
Nuclear technology as the solution
In his opinion piece, Peters advocates nuclear power as the alternative . . .

 

[Media_Truth]

I'm sorry. I understand these things. I don't need links to tell me what to believe like you do.

Just think of the minimum continuous power these renewable can furnish, and compare with maximum rates used. It varies by region, but if you are under the delusion that these can supply most the power for an area without storage or blackouts, you are delusional.

Your arrogance is only exceeded by your flatulent hot air.

 

[Media_Truth]

German Employer’s Association Op Ed: “No Expert Politician In Berlin Believes In Switch To Green Energies Any More”

By P Gosselin on 14. May 2019
As the pressure mounts in Germany to switch off coal power plants and to rapidly transition over to green energies, one gets the feeling that it all has more to do with a desperate, last-ditch effort by the green energy proponents to rescue their pet green project.

Recently, Der Spiegel wrote about how Germany’s once highly ballyhooed Energiewende (transition to green energies) has turned out to be a botched project. Then Michael Schellenberger at Forbes commented that the laws of physics tell us it was never meant to work in the first place.
Behind closed doors, no one in Berlin believes in it
Now, just days ago, energy expert Dr. Björn Peters wrote at the German Association of Employers site that the Energiewende has deteriorated to the point that: “No specialist politician in Berlin believes in the success of the Energiewende any more. Whoever you ask, everyone says this only behind closed doors and thinks that if you go to the press with it you can only lose against the ‘green’ media mainstream.”
Peters warns that what is needed in Germany is a good dose of reality and “a fresh start on energy policy.”
Advantages of fossil fuels “too great”
The German expert writes that despite the hundreds of billions of euros committed to green energies, “chemical energy from coal, oil and gas supplies about four fifths of primary energy worldwide and also in Germany and thus represents the present energy supply”.

And although at some point, the reserves will be exhausted, and alternatives will need to be found, but “for the time being, chemical energy sources are irreplaceable and will remain so for several decades to come. Their advantages are too great.”
Peters reminds that “petroleum-based fuels have the invaluable advantage of high energy density. At over 10 kWh/kg – a hundred times higher than batteries – they are the only energy sources that can reliably supply cars on overland journeys, trucks and ships with energy.”
Yet, Peters agrees that alternatives need to be sought out ultimately because traditional fossil fuels are limited in their supply and burning them entails questions concerning their impact on health.
Nuclear technology as the solution
In his opinion piece, Peters advocates nuclear power as the alternative . . .

The Blogs are back - tRANSLATION - renewables KICK BUTT!

 

[PoS]

A link would help to back up your statement, because although there are hard limits, what are those limits? Getting 30-40% of our power from renewables, with a backup NG plant is probably feasible. Maybe even 50-60%. Maybe even 80-90%. What the heck, who needs links - right?

Do you really have a degree in electrical engineering as you claimed? I mean, even laypeople know that wind and solar energy is all about the batteries, but you seem not to.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Do you really have a degree in electrical engineering as you claimed? I mean, even laypeople know that wind and solar energy is all about the batteries, but you seem not to.

He probably wants a paper for the "A B C's"

 

[Media_Truth]

Do you really have a degree in electrical engineering as you claimed? I mean, even laypeople know that wind and solar energy is all about the batteries, but you seem not to.

I have Wind. I have Solar. I have no Batteries.



The Chevy Volt is bonus picture for you to enjoy.

 

[longview]

I have Wind. I have Solar. I have no Batteries.

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The Chevy Volt is bonus picture for you to enjoy.

But you use the grid to supply you power when the sun is not shinning or the wind not blowing.
Without the grid attachment, some type of storage, would be a requirement for any type of stability.

 

[Media_Truth]

But you use the grid to supply you power when the sun is not shinning or the wind not blowing.
Without the grid attachment, some type of storage, would be a requirement for any type of stability.

Exactly! The discussion at hand is the ridiculous notion that batteries are mandatory. They are not mandatory for me. They are not mandatory for millions of others.

• U.S. net metering customers by technology 2017 | Statistic

 

[longview]

Exactly! The discussion at hand is the ridiculous notion that batteries are mandatory. They are not mandatory for me. They are not mandatory for millions of others.

• U.S. net metering customers by technology 2017 | Statistic

Not really, the discussion at hand is that solar and wind need some type of storage or back up.
In your case the grid backs up the poor duty cycle of the wind and solar.
At some percentage of wind and solar, the grid itself will need the storage, and likely the backup.

 

[Media_Truth]

Not really, the discussion at hand is that solar and wind need some type of storage or back up.
In your case the grid backs up the poor duty cycle of the wind and solar.
At some percentage of wind and solar, the grid itself will need the storage, and likely the backup.

Your buddy, PoS stated that batteries were needed.

 

[longview]

Your buddy, PoS stated that batteries were needed.

Follow the thread, batteries are a form of storage, and currently the most functional type.

 

[PoS]

I have Wind. I have Solar. I have no Batteries.

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The Chevy Volt is bonus picture for you to enjoy.

Then that would mean youre still on the grid, and not 100% green.

 

[Media_Truth]

Then that would mean youre still on the grid, and not 100% green.

Whatever you say.:roll: You're the green denying machine from Aberdeen.

 

[PoS]

Whatever you say.:roll: You're the green denying machine from Aberdeen.

I'm practical- I go with whatever's more efficient and costs less.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Exactly! The discussion at hand is the ridiculous notion that batteries are mandatory. They are not mandatory for me. They are not mandatory for millions of others.

• U.S. net metering customers by technology 2017 | Statistic

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But they make fossil fuel plants cost more to operate, and improperly play into your argument.

Are you intellectually blind to the facts, or ignorant of them?

From what I have witnessed of your posts, I gravitate towards ignorant.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Your buddy, PoS stated that batteries were needed.

They are needed if you wish them to be the most significant part of energy supplies.

 

[Media_Truth]

But they make fossil fuel plants cost more to operate, and improperly play into your argument.

Are you intellectually blind to the facts, or ignorant of them?

From what I have witnessed of your posts, I gravitate towards ignorant.

Linky-poo? Texas is doing just fine with their Wind-First generation philosophy, with NG backup. They are one of the low-cost electricity providers in the nation. If they get rid of their two overcostly, bureaucratic nuclear plants, they will be the low-cost provider. So lay your ignorance and bias aside, and get with the program.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Linky-poo? Texas is doing just fine with their Wind-First generation philosophy, with NG backup. They are one of the low-cost electricity providers in the nation. If they get rid of their two overcostly, bureaucratic nuclear plants, they will be the low-cost provider. So lay your ignorance and bias aside, and get with the program.

They would be cheaper without wind. NG is cheaper.

 

[longview]

Linky-poo? Texas is doing just fine with their Wind-First generation philosophy, with NG backup. They are one of the low-cost electricity providers in the nation. If they get rid of their two overcostly, bureaucratic nuclear plants, they will be the low-cost provider. So lay your ignorance and bias aside, and get with the program.

Most of the utilities in Texas bill a different line item for grid fees from electrical usage,
so even a net metered person still pays the grid fees.
Perhaps that has more to do with Texas's success than percentage installed.
Understanding Your Bill

 

[Bergslagstroll]

Linky-poo? Texas is doing just fine with their Wind-First generation philosophy, with NG backup. They are one of the low-cost electricity providers in the nation. If they get rid of their two overcostly, bureaucratic nuclear plants, they will be the low-cost provider. So lay your ignorance and bias aside, and get with the program.

Yes that even a lot of Republicans are on a local level starting to see the benefits of renewable energy.

Why Republican Leaders Love Renewable Energy

While also for example that over 150 of the world’s most influential companies have committed to source 100 percent renewable electricity.

Exxon knows renewables are cheaper, even if Trump doesn't

 

[Media_Truth]

They would be cheaper without wind. NG is cheaper.

Yes, the levelized cost of newer Natural Gas plants are cheaper, but once installed, the Wind has ZERO fuel cost, so the 100% Utilization makes 100% sense. And here's the real kicker. Just like my Solar Panels, which are past the pay-off phase, wind will continue to provide FREE energy for many years!!! I like FREE power!!!

 

[Jack Hays]

Yes, the levelized cost of newer Natural Gas plants are cheaper, but once installed, the Wind has ZERO fuel cost, so the 100% Utilization makes 100% sense. And here's the real kicker. Just like my Solar Panels, which are past the pay-off phase, wind will continue to provide FREE energy for many years!!! I like FREE power!!!

If Solar And Wind Are So Cheap, Why Are They Making Electricity So Expensive?

From Forbes Michael Shellenberger Energy I write about energy and the environment. Over the last year, the media have published story after story after story about the declining price of solar panels and wind turbines. People who read…

March 27, 2019 in Renewable energy.

 

[Jack Hays]

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[Media_Truth]

If Solar And Wind Are So Cheap, Why Are They Making Electricity So Expensive?

From Forbes Michael Shellenberger Energy I write about energy and the environment. Over the last year, the media have published story after story after story about the declining price of solar panels and wind turbines. People who read…

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Only in your Denial Dreams. I've shown the proof with the state of Texas. You've shown a blog.