Renewables on a roll

[Old Rocks]

In spite of the idiocy of the present admin, renewables are on a roll. And will continue to be purely on economics. And all the ignorant flapyap on this board will not slow it one whit.

Looks like renewables are the winner. Even with the extra subsidies that Trump is throwing to fossil fuels, the utilities are choosing renewables.

MSN

 

[excalibur]

Wind doesn't blow at certain speeds, no power.

Sun not shining, no power.

Storage is expensive and last for what, an hour?

In the end consumers will get higher and higher rates because you will always need base load power to run a grid, and these idiot layers of so-called renewables cannot do that.

China, India, all around the ring of fire, are building coal-fired power plants by the hundreds.

Coal power plant construction is heavily concentrated in Asia, with
China and India driving the vast majority of new capacity to meet growing energy demands, despite global decarbonization pledges. In 2024, China initiated a 10-year high in new projects, while Indonesia, Vietnam, and Bangladesh lead construction in Southeast Asia. ​

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India is aggressively expanding domestic coal production, aiming for a 42% increase over five years to enhance energy security and reduce import reliance, despite global climate goals. As the world’s second-largest coal consumer, India surpassed 1 billion tons of production in March 2025. Coal still fuels over 74% of its electricity. ​

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[1srelluc]

Despite the charts-n-graphs.....Nobody cares.

Just thought I'd stop by and let you know OP.

 

[toobfreak]

In spite of the idiocy of the present admin, renewables are on a roll.

Funny, I don't see no roll. I see coal holding steady and even making a comeback, I see nuclear holding steady, and I see growth in NG. Other renewables are actually dwindling, there is only slight growth in wind, and while solar has grown, pretty easily considering it began as only a couple percent.

Solar is still less than wind and not even half of nuclear! Add to that, solar isn't "taking over" it is just slightly adding to a growing industry.

But that probably explains why energy costs have exploded. So basically, the industry is just making others pay for their solar panels.

 

[Old Rocks]

Despite the charts-n-graphs.....Nobody cares.

Just thought I'd stop by and let you know OP.

Of course the willfully ignorant do not care. But apparently you care because you answered the post.

 

[Old Rocks]

Funny, I don't see no roll. I see coal holding steady and even making a comeback, I see nuclear holding steady, and I see growth in NG. Other renewables are actually dwindling, there is only slight growth in wind, and while solar has grown, pretty easily considering it began as only a couple percent.

Solar is still less than wind and not even half of nuclear! Add to that, solar isn't "taking over" it is just slightly adding to a growing industry.

But that probably explains why energy costs have exploded. So basically, the industry is just making others pay for their solar panels.

Then you are blind;

Growth​

The global wind power market has seen significant growth, with new installations reaching a record 117 GW in 2024. This growth is driven by countries like China, which added 79.8 GW of wind power, accounting for more than two-thirds of the global capacity added that year. The Asia-Pacific region experienced a 7% year-on-year growth rate, while Africa & Middle East saw a 107% year-on-year growth rate. Despite challenges such as policy instability and supply chain issues, the wind industry continues to drive investment and jobs, improve energy security, and lower consumer costs. The IEA projects that global wind capacity will nearly double to over 2,000 GW by 2030, with a compound average growth rate of 8.8% expected.

World Wind Energy Association+5



46 GW
The US is on track to add 46 GW of new wind capacity from 2025 to 2029, with significant gains expected in 2026 and 2027. The market has shown progress with 3.8 GW queued for Q4 2025, representing 52% of the year’s total expected capacity. This back-loaded installation pattern is consistent with typical project-commissioning timelines. The US Wind Energy Monitor report highlights the importance of addressing turbine costs, tariff uncertainty, and permitting delays to ensure the successful development of wind energy projects in the US.

The American Clean Power Association+2

 

[Old Rocks]

Funny, I don't see no roll. I see coal holding steady and even making a comeback, I see nuclear holding steady, and I see growth in NG. Other renewables are actually dwindling, there is only slight growth in wind, and while solar has grown, pretty easily considering it began as only a couple percent.

Solar is still less than wind and not even half of nuclear! Add to that, solar isn't "taking over" it is just slightly adding to a growing industry.

But that probably explains why energy costs have exploded. So basically, the industry is just making others pay for their solar panels.

And still you are blind;

Solar​

In 2025, the global solar power sector is expected to experience significant growth, with the following key points:

• Solar PV capacity is set to double between now and 2030, increasing by 4,600 gigawatts (GW), which is roughly the equivalent of adding China, the European Union, and Japan’s power generation capacity combined to the global energy mix.
  
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• Solar PV accounts for almost 80% of the global increase in renewable power capacity, with wind, hydropower, bioenergy, and geothermal following closely behind.
  
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• China continues to account for nearly 60% of global renewable capacity growth, extending its track record of early delivery.
  
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• India is on track to become the second-largest growth market for renewables, with capacity set to rise by 2.5 terawatts (TW) by 2030.
  
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• Global solar PV installations surged 64% in the first half of 2025, with China contributing 67% of the total installations.
  
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  These trends indicate a robust and accelerating growth in the solar power sector, driven by low costs, faster permitting, and broad social acceptance. However, challenges such as grid integration, supply chain vulnerabilities, and financing are also increasing.
  
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• Wouldn't I like to have a bank account with this kind of growth;
• 61%
  

  Solar​

  In 2025, solar power generation in the US experienced significant growth, accounting for 61% of the growth in US electricity demand. This growth was driven by a record increase in solar generation by 83 TWh, a 27% increase from 2024. Solar met 81% of demand growth in Texas and the Midwest, and 33% in the Mid-Atlantic. The adoption of battery storage has transformed solar from a daytime resource to a more flexible, all-day electricity supply. The US solar industry installed 11.7 GWdc of capacity in Q3 2025, a 20% increase from Q3 2024, and solar accounted for 69–82% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the grid in Q1 2025. The industry's resilience and record-setting performance were supported by record install volumes in major markets, including China and the United States.
  
  Electrek+5

 

[Captain Caveman]

And still you are blind;

Solar​

In 2025, the global solar power sector is expected to experience significant growth, with the following key points:

• Solar PV capacity is set to double between now and 2030, increasing by 4,600 gigawatts (GW), which is roughly the equivalent of adding China, the European Union, and Japan’s power generation capacity combined to the global energy mix.
  
  1
• Solar PV accounts for almost 80% of the global increase in renewable power capacity, with wind, hydropower, bioenergy, and geothermal following closely behind.
  
  1
• China continues to account for nearly 60% of global renewable capacity growth, extending its track record of early delivery.
  
  1
• India is on track to become the second-largest growth market for renewables, with capacity set to rise by 2.5 terawatts (TW) by 2030.
  
  1
• Global solar PV installations surged 64% in the first half of 2025, with China contributing 67% of the total installations.
  
  1
  
  These trends indicate a robust and accelerating growth in the solar power sector, driven by low costs, faster permitting, and broad social acceptance. However, challenges such as grid integration, supply chain vulnerabilities, and financing are also increasing.
  
  6
• Wouldn't I like to have a bank account with this kind of growth;
• 61%
  

  Solar​

  In 2025, solar power generation in the US experienced significant growth, accounting for 61% of the growth in US electricity demand. This growth was driven by a record increase in solar generation by 83 TWh, a 27% increase from 2024. Solar met 81% of demand growth in Texas and the Midwest, and 33% in the Mid-Atlantic. The adoption of battery storage has transformed solar from a daytime resource to a more flexible, all-day electricity supply. The US solar industry installed 11.7 GWdc of capacity in Q3 2025, a 20% increase from Q3 2024, and solar accounted for 69–82% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the grid in Q1 2025. The industry's resilience and record-setting performance were supported by record install volumes in major markets, including China and the United States.
  
  Electrek+5

The problem is your intellectual disability. It's not sinking in with you that when all this renewable electric is being produced, rarely the demand is not there. The supply and demand are out of sync and the battery infrastructure to store this electric is not there.

So by all means masturbate away every time a turbine and panel goes up, but when demand is not there, you are paying millions and billions to solar and wind turbine farms not to produce.

I know it's a tricky subject for you to absorb and it's very embarrassing watching you get excited.

 

[toobfreak]

Then you are blind;

Nope, just well-accustomed to knowing how to interpret charts and data myself rather than listening to others tell me how I should interpret it.

You should try it sometime.

 

[toobfreak]

And still you are blind;

Nope, and your constant protestations and Funnies just tell me you know I'm right too.

Maybe someday the world you hope for will really come to fruition.