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  • It’s not whataboutism. It’s getting the priorities straight and not getting distracted by false problems.

    The article posted facts and supported findings. These are not “false problems” and are posted for information and discussion, not as a distraction.

    What is raised in the article is not specific to renewables. It’s pretty much generalized as soon as you have private interests.

    The article is specifically about issues pertaining to the industry producing and selling renewables in California, USA. I have no private issues other than the sharing of information and constructive discussions about it. A share is not necessarily an endorsement and will not be received equally by all viewers though we should be able to engage in discussions without making assumptions about other users or unnecessarily pointing fingers.

    So isolating renewables is improper and demagogic.

    The focus of this community is green energy and there will be posts that focus on renewables. This post is on topic and posts from others are are always welcome, provided no false information is shared and discussions don’t get combative.























  • Thanks. That’s useful information for the uncertain years ahead. For now the article says

    “Our math shows R-32, plus good refrigerant management, those two things combined solve almost all of the refrigerant problem,” said Romanin. “Because of that data, Gradient believes the industry should stay on R-32 until we’re ready for natural refrigerants.”

    It may not be useful to make country by country comparisons given that each has its own set of obstacles in the way of green energy. Not all solutions are collectively adaptable yet, it’s true.







  • From the scientific journal directly sited in the article :

    It’s true that solar energy is only produced when the sun is shining on solar panels. Likewise, wind energy is dependent on the ebb and flow of air currents. But the sheer volume of renewable energy being deployed, the ability to store that energy for longer, and to match demand with supply using software, creates a balanced grid.

    According to BloombergNEF, lithium-ion battery cell densities have almost tripled, and costs have declined by almost 90% in the past decade – making it easier to smooth out the peaks and troughs of generation to meet the shifts and cycles of demand. Renewable energy sources themselves have dropped by as much as 82% over the same timeframe. Further improvements to both generation and storage will continue driving down costs, making renewable energy even more attractive to consumers.