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I'm Sorry Clive but I think you need a tinfoil hat. Renewables will never replace base load power and in first world countries that is what is needed. Just look how many building are all electric. Also manufacturing needs high amounts of steady base power for steel production etc. The problem with wind generation is it only generates power in a limited wind band and as they are alternators they need power to excite them to produce power. They do however make really exciting roman candles when they catch fire. Alternative sources are fine in 3rd world countries however once they attempt to improve themselves to 1st world then the problems occur and base load is needed. Coal, gas or nuclear power are for now our only options.
Pete
(leaves soapbox for next person)
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