2025 a major year for solar and wind

[Old Rocks]

You believe the world is facing a disaster due to climate. (Climate is weather over a 30-year time span)

We believe that is not true. It is laughable that 2 degrees will cause a disaster.

What is laughable is that numbskulls like you thing you know more than the millions of scientists all over the world, Do you even have a GED? LOL

Every Scientific Society, every National Academy of Science, and every major University in the world have policy statements that AGW is real, and a clear and present danger. Against that we have a few scientist whoring their credentials to the fossil fuel corporations and a bunch of know nothings with zero scientific training lying about what AGW is causing.

 

[Robert W]

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David Stevenson’s Role in Opposing Michigan’s Renewables Push​

David Stevenson, now the Director of Energy and Environmental Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Michigan, has become a prominent figure in efforts to roll back the state’s clean energy mandates. Previously known as the “man who killed offshore wind” for his work at Delaware’s Caesar Rodney Institute, Stevenson has shifted his focus to solar, wind, and broader renewable energy policies The Cool Down+1.

Current Position and Affiliations​

Stevenson joined the Mackinac Center in 2026, replacing Jason Hayes. The Mackinac Center is affiliated with the State Policy Network (SPN), a national network of right-leaning think tanks that has long opposed state clean energy and climate policies. SPN is funded by corporate and right-wing donors, including fossil fuel interests Energy and Policy Institute.

Legislative and Policy Targets​

Stevenson has been a leading voice in support of Project Lighthouse, a legislative initiative aimed at:

• Rolling back key 2023 clean energy laws.
• Reopening disputes over where wind and solar projects can be built.
• Weakening Michigan’s Healthy Climate Plan and the state’s 100% clean electricity by 2040 standard The Cool Down+1.

He has also pushed to keep coal plants operating longer and to increase reliance on nuclear and gas power instead of renewables Energy and Policy Institute.

Arguments Against Renewables​

In testimony before the Michigan House Energy Committee, Stevenson argued that:

• Solar and wind are weather-dependent and less reliable than coal, oil, and gas.
• Increased renewables correlate with higher electricity prices; in Michigan, residential rates have risen 26% since 2019, with much of that tied to wind and solar Mackinac Center.
• He cited U.S. Energy Information Agency data showing a strong correlation (0.93) between rising renewable generation and higher prices Mackinac Center.
• He warned that early closures of dispatchable power plants could lead to blackouts during peak demand Mackinac Center.

Regional Impact​

Stevenson has highlighted the Upper Peninsula’s higher energy costs as a result of meeting the state’s renewable mandates. The region’s natural gas generators, which produce about 17–19% of its power from renewables, now pay 40% more for electricity than Lower Michigan Michigan Capitol Confidential. He has criticized Governor Whitmer’s refusal to exempt the U.P.’s current generation mix from the clean energy law, calling it financially damaging Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Funding and Influence​

The Mackinac Center has received over $11 million in 2024 funding, with ties to the Koch network and other corporate donors The Cool Down+1. This funding supports lobbying and policy advocacy aimed at slowing or reversing Michigan’s renewable energy expansion.

In summary: Stevenson’s work at the Mackinac Center positions him as a key opponent of Michigan’s renewable energy transition, advocating for fossil fuels and nuclear power while pushing to weaken state clean energy laws and increase electricity costs for some regions.
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And then there is ol' Odiferous Mango giving back a billion dollars to prevent offshore wind;

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/g-s1-114868/trump-totalenergies-offshore-wind-leases

 

[Robert W]

Here is precisely what I said Old Rocks.

and I believe all Solar and wind captured is under 10 percent of the needs.

I did not present it as FACTS, I stated what I believe.
You show something else, what you believe.

 

[Robert W]

What is laughable is that numbskulls like you thing you know more than the millions of scientists all over the world, Do you even have a GED? LOL

Actually, I do rely on scientists and not politicians. Dr. Richard Lindzen, Dr. Judith Curry and Dr. Happer and hundreds of others explain the truth, who wants the public fooled and why. You got fooled. Happy fools day.

 

[toobfreak]

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Actually, if you really look at your chart, it is only the last 10 years since 2016 at most that one can say the data has deviated enough (and STAYED deviated) to suggest a TREND. Cover up the right of the chart with you hand from 2015 on and Voila! No trend is visible.

And ten years is simply not enough time to establish a pattern of proof needed to dictate radical, catastrophic and hugely expensive policies that would turn civilization on its ear.

And that is with using an incredibly sensitive chart where the vertical axis is graduated in only 1/10th a °C.

The current upward trend beginning just 3 years ago might disappear in the next ten years or there might have been others just like it prior to 1979 which the chart cuts off and hides.

So, thanks but no cigar.

It'll be another 50-100 years before technology and economics moves to the point where elimination of fossil fuels to any great degree really becomes feasible, so we will just have to tough it out. ITMT, China is building new and more coal power plants every year.

 

[toobfreak]

WOW, that is really scary, RW! Color me sufficiently intimidated. I'm afraid of climate change now, protect me from these ogres; where do I sign up to combat the evil scourge of global warming?!

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

At present, renewables plus storage is still the least costly form of generation.



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Solar-Plus-Storage as the Least Costly Form of Electrical Generation​

Recent analyses show that solar energy combined with battery storage is currently the fastest, cheapest, and most scalable way to add new electricity generation capacity in the U.S., outperforming even the lowest-cost fossil fuels.

Cost competitiveness
Lazard’s 2025 Levelized Cost of Energy+ report found that unsubsidized utility-scale solar ranges from $0.038/kWh to $0.212/kWh, and onshore wind from $0.037/kWh to $0.086/kWh — the lowest among all new-build sources pv magazine USA. When paired with storage, solar-plus-storage systems have an LCOE of $0.05/kWh to $0.131/kWh, which is cheaper than new-build natural gas peaker plants at $0.138/kWh to $0.262/kWh pv magazine USA. Even without tax credits, solar and wind are more cost-effective than the marginal cost of the cheapest operating gas plants pv magazine USA.

Speed to build
Solar-plus-storage projects are among the fastest to deploy: solar projects take about 18 months to build, and battery storage facilities about 15 months, enabling utilities to respond quickly to surging demand Forbes.

Market adoption
In 2024, solar-plus-storage made up 84% of new U.S. grid capacity installed, adding 37 GW of solar and 10 GW of utility-scale storage Forbes. This reflects both cost advantages and the need for rapid capacity expansion to meet rising demand from data centers, manufacturing, EVs, and climate-driven cooling loads.

Storage economics
Battery storage costs have dropped sharply, with utility-scale systems now at $400–$600/kWh and residential at $800–$1,200/kWh, making them competitive with peaking gas plants solartechonline.com. Value stacking — generating revenue from multiple services like energy arbitrage, frequency regulation, and capacity payments — further improves economics solartechonline.com.

Conclusion
Based on current LCOE data, build speed, and deployment trends, solar-plus-storage is the least costly form of new electrical generation in the U.S., surpassing even the lowest-cost fossil fuels and offering a scalable, fast-to-deploy solution for meeting growing demand Forbes+2.

Lazard’s 2025 Levelized Cost of Energy+ report

Is bullshit.

 

[Hafar1014]

Solar made up 72.6% of all new electrical generation in 2025. Combined with wind, renewables made up 88.4% of all new generation in the US in 2025. I would not be surprised to see 2026 exceed those numbers.
Federal data reveals that despite changing government stances on clean energy, solar energy is not just growing in the U.S. — it is dominating new power additions.

According to released figures from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, first reported by Electrek, solar led all new generating capacity additions for the 28th straight month, extending a streak that now runs from September 2023 through December 2025.

Based on the FERC numbers, reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, utility-scale solar made up 72.6% of all new U.S. electrical generating capacity added in 2025. Wind supplied another 15.7%, meaning renewables accounted for 88.4% of new capacity last year.

December was even more revealing. As Electrek reported, citing FERC data, 17 new solar units with a combined 993 megawatts entered service that month, making up 83.2% of new generating capacity additions.

Federal data reveals that despite changing government stances on clean energy, solar energy is not just growing in the U.S. — it is dominating new power additions.

According to released figures from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, first reported by Electrek, solar led all new generating capacity additions for the 28th straight month, extending a streak that now runs from September 2023 through December 2025.

Based on the FERC numbers, reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, utility-scale solar made up 72.6% of all new U.S. electrical generating capacity added in 2025. Wind supplied another 15.7%, meaning renewables accounted for 88.4% of new capacity last year.

December was even more revealing. As Electrek reported, citing FERC data, 17 new solar units with a combined 993 megawatts entered service that month, making up 83.2% of new generating capacity additions.

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Solar and wind are now in decline and are being replaced by coal oil LNG and nuclear​

Recently Closed: Major Solar Contractors That Went Out of Business​

Major Solar Bankruptcies as of May 2026:

• Sunnova – Multiple States
• SunPower – Multiple States
• Pink Energy – Multiple States
• MC Solar – Modern Concepts – Florida
• Harness Power – California
• NM Solar Group – New Mexico
• ASA – American Solar Advantage – California
• Kuubix Energy – California
• Erus Energy – Arizona
• Infinity Energy – California
• Suntuity Renewables – Per Sunova – NJ, CA , TX
• ADT Solar – Multiple States
• Vision Solar – Multiple States
• Solcius – CA, NM, AZ, NV
• Sunworks, Inc. – CA
• Kayo Energy – AZ, CA, TX, FL
• iSun – CT
• Titan Solar Power – Multiple States
• Lumio Solar – Utah
• Expert Solar – Florida, Texas
• Shine Solar – LA, AK
• Posigen – Multiple States
• Pure Light Power – Multiple States
• Freedom Forever – Multiple States

California Company Closures:

• Altair Solar
• ASA – American Solar Advantage – CA
• Bratton Solar- CA
• Canapoy Energy – CA
• Charged Up Energy – CA
• Enver Solar – CA
• Harness Power – CA
• GCI Solar – CA
• Green Nrg – CA
• Kuubix Energy – CA
• Peak Power USA – CA
• Penguin Home- CA
• Polar Solar – CA
• Professional Roofing and Solar – CA
• Sigora Home Solar – CA
• Solsun USA – CA
• Solar 360
• Solar Advantage – CA
• Sullivan Solar Power – CA
• Sungrade Solar – CA
• SunPower – CA
• Sunstor Solar – CA
• RGS Energy – CA
• Solar Spectrum – CA
• Sunworks, Inc. – CA
• Swell Energy – CA
• United Solar Inc. – CA

Texas Company Closures:

• Alternative Solar
• American Sun
• Daybreak Solar Power
• Cosmo Solaris – DBA WNK Associates , Under Investigation
• Envirosolar
• Hitech Solar
• Integrity Solar
• Next Energy
• Nivo Solar
• Speir Innovations
• TES Home Solar
• Texas Solar Broker LLC
• Texas Solar Integrated LLC
• Verisolar
• Vulcan Solar

Other States:

• 3D Solar – Florida
• AAA Certified Solar – Nevada
• Accept Solar – MA
• ACE Solar Systems – AZ
• Arizona Solar Concepts – AZ
• Brimma Solar – WA
• Code Green Solar – NJ
• EcoMark Solar – CO
• Elan Solar – UT
• Electriq Power – FL
• Encor Solar – UT
• Gulf South Solar – LA
• Moxie Solar – IA
• Refresh Energy Group – CO
• Saveco Solar – UT
• Solar Is Freedom – OH
• Solar Direct – FL
• Solar Titan USA – TN
• SolarDot – FL
• Solarworks – AZ
• Solular, LLC – NJ
• Utah Solar Group – UT
• Voltage Solar Power – FL
• Zenernet – AZ

Why Solar Companies Go Out Of Business​

In 2023 – 2025, the solar industry saw many contractors go out of business, a trend driven by a confluence of economic and policy factors.

Higher Interest Rates​

Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, inadvertently affecting the solar sector. Higher interest rates have made borrowing more expensive, discouraging consumers from investing in solar energy systems. This drop in consumer demand hit solar contractors hard, as their business model relies heavily on a steady flow of new installations.

Consumer Sentiment and Solar Investments: With increased borrowing costs, the allure of solar energy as a cost-saving investment diminished. Potential customers became more hesitant to undertake large expenditures, especially for systems perceived as long-term investments.

Escalating Working Capital Costs​

Borrowing Challenges for Solar Companies: Solar contractors typically rely on borrowed capital to finance their operations and projects. The rise in int

 

[Hafar1014]

And since Trump's EPA has removed many of the pollution laws from coal plants, we will once again see heavy metals and soot pumped into the atmosphere.

Which removed pollution laws limited heavy metals?

Coal is clean wind turbines put carbon fibers in the air . Renewable energy is obsolete because it cant meet the demand of data centers. Data centers are coming and they will need coal oil LNG and nuclear.

 

[Hafar1014]

And when that technology becomes much less costly than the old tech, then the old tech dies. Even when corrupt politicians do all they can to impede the progress.

And when that technology becomes much less costly than the old tech, then the old tech dies. Even when corrupt politicians do all they can to impede the progress.

Renewables are today to old obsolete way to generate power. It will never meet demand of the future data centers. When you add the cost of back and surplus energy its the most expensive and if we keep building them there wont be any surplus. ITs over baby DOA

 

[Robert W]

WOW, that is really scary, RW! Color me sufficiently intimidated. I'm afraid of climate change now, protect me from these ogres; where do I sign up to combat the evil scourge of global warming?!

You are too intelligent to be scared, except on Halloween. Watch out for the great pumpkin.

 

[toobfreak]

You are too intelligent to be scared, except on Halloween. Watch out for the great pumpkin.

There is one thing in this world that really scares me, RW, and it is stupidity. Not ignorance, because ignorance can be cured with education, but there is no cure for stupidity.

Stupidity is more dangerous than a gun.

Stupidity blinds one to even the fact that they are stupid. Stupidity makes people think they know more than they really do. Stupidity makes people overconfident. Stupidity lets people drop their borders and welcome millions of undocumented unknown people into their country and think it a good thing. Stupidity has caused more catastrophes, killed more people and caused more wars than all of the guns and swords and generals in history.