Proof of concept is a foreign concept to our “new, green, climate saving” folks. Just build wind turbines with an estimated life of 20 years and discover that the blades and gearboxes last seven years! So that drives up the cost and reduces the payback and sellable energy. But hey we’re saving the planet!
Since we are being shown about the possible life span of the wind generators, what about the hidden flaws of solar units? In our area, we have one & I hear they are building another. It costs extra to build something that is only auxiliary power, so where’s the savings? Notice I didn’t include what happens to one of these solar arrays in a hail storm....which we have already experienced. Only gain I can see is if the “green” units can supply extra electric power if it is needed & even then we would necessarily be paying extra for it, maybe a considerable amount, as you can’t build these units for nothing. Now we have often heard about how the “green power” can supply ALL our needs, (no conventional power plants needed) but I think that has already easily been proven to be untrue. In fact, in certain conditions it might not even be available as auxiliary power. I’m thinking in terms of winter storm conditions with high winds.