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At this time, saying that you want to run a Grid, you know, an industrial Grid.... off renewables is similar to saying you want to run an industrial Grid off Fission Power renewables cannot of this time economically run an industrial sized power Grid without conventional power holding up the system. Renewables are dependent upon conventional power generation, conventional power generation isn't dependant upon alternative power generation. Without access to the National, Grid Adelaide would plunge into immediate darkness and lives would be lost. At some time in the future, this will change, at some time in the future renewables won't be dependant on Gov subsidies or handouts that cost the wider community dearly, renewables may even be able to power an industrial Grid without the support of more conventional power sources. Possibly, the key to sustainable Fission power generation will be developed, that, of course, will be the dawning of a new age, but that time is not with us yet.
Neither Fission (a long, long way off) nor renewables are economically viable. Renewables are viable only in isolated communities where less expensive alternatives are prohibitively expensive or Gov subsidies enable renewables.
If the Green's hadn't destroyed the Nuclear industry in the 70's & 80's our Carbon drenched world would be far cleaner. The only advances we have enjoyed in Fusion Power has been in Warships the new Ford Class of Aircraft Carrier develops enough power to light & power Canberra, yes even when the suns not shining (roughly 50% of time) and the winds not blowing completely reliable, transportable power for an entire City!
The energy "debate" continues to be distorted and there is a distinct whiff of "Trump is Hitler" about the "debate". My gripe is that energy is the province of science, energy shouldn't be the province of ideology or distortions occur, nor should energy be a "safe space". A wonderfully clear example of the deleterious effect of ideological distortion... the cheapest, most efficient power storage battery per unit of energy stored? A lead acid bank technology from the 1800's
Truth has been the first victim in the energy debate. Nuclear is in part an answer, a very good answer. If the Green's hadn't destroyed the development of Civilian Fusion Power generation then today would have been a better cleaner and much cooler world. Given that everyone who is an Icer' is interested in science, or even a citizen scientist it's beholden upon us to adhere to higher standards and dare I say, employ the scientific method when discussing power generation rather than attempting to do a preference deal.
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