>...There are multiple transmission line projects in progress in the US to drag wind energy to major load centers.
If so, this cost should be considered to be part of the cost of wind energy.
>...Solar can be produced anywhere of course.
Well sunlight does fall everywhere, but in lots of places it wouldn't make sense to depend on solar for much power.
>...Natgas exports may increase, but it appears everyone is getting off of fossil asap.
asap? From the article:
>...By 2040, renewable resources such as wind and solar power will supply just as much of America’s electricity demand as gas, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance outlook.
The reality is that without some major advance in grid storage, we will, unfortunately, be very dependent on natural gas for a very long time.
>...You cannot compete against an energy source with no fuel cost.
That is kind of a silly thing to say - there is more to the expense of a power source than that of course.
If so, this cost should be considered to be part of the cost of wind energy.
>...Solar can be produced anywhere of course.
Well sunlight does fall everywhere, but in lots of places it wouldn't make sense to depend on solar for much power.
>...Natgas exports may increase, but it appears everyone is getting off of fossil asap.
asap? From the article:
>...By 2040, renewable resources such as wind and solar power will supply just as much of America’s electricity demand as gas, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance outlook.
The reality is that without some major advance in grid storage, we will, unfortunately, be very dependent on natural gas for a very long time.
>...You cannot compete against an energy source with no fuel cost.
That is kind of a silly thing to say - there is more to the expense of a power source than that of course.