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.
  
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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

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.

 

[Old Rocks]

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.

Damn, but you are an ignorant one. There are many forms of electrical storage being used right now. Pumped hydro is an old and major one. New battery chemistries that are much less costly and completely safe are another. Many others being worked on as we post.

And when every nuclear power station is built, usually taking about a decade, the price we pay for electricity increases. And every coal plant has to have rail service, every natural gas plant, pipelines. But all you have to have for solar and wind are the same wires that the other forms of generation have to have. And even with storage, solar and wind are competitive with fossil fuels and nuclear.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Damn, but you are an ignorant one. There are many forms of electrical storage being used right now. Pumped hydro is an old and major one. New battery chemistries that are much less costly and completely safe are another. Many others being worked on as we post.

And when every nuclear power station is built, usually taking about a decade, the price we pay for electricity increases. And every coal plant has to have rail service, every natural gas plant, pipelines. But all you have to have for solar and wind are the same wires that the other forms of generation have to have. And even with storage, solar and wind are competitive with fossil fuels and nuclear.

Hydro has been there way before wind turbines and solar panels, clown.

And global fossil fuel energy demand is still increasing. And it's there when there's no wind and no sun, oh, when most are charging EV's !! Lol.

 

[shockedcanadian]

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.

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

MSN

All sources should be attempted but the technology just is not there yet. I recall as a kid.when I used my first solar powered calculator, I was amazed, no battery! I would love nothing more than such a perfect, means to charge a car. So many years later and we just are not there yet. Science always seems to figure it out though.

 

[Old Rocks]

Hydro has been there way before wind turbines and solar panels, clown.

And global fossil fuel energy demand is still increasing. And it's there when there's no wind and no sun, oh, when most are charging EV's !! Lol.

Hey dumb ****, hydro has to have certain geomorphology to work. Failure to take that into account results in major catastrophes. And those conditions are not that common.

Teton Dam Failure

Teton Dam Failure Image: www.flickr.com/photos/byui_library/4380341098/in/album-72157623364635347

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[Augustine_]

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.

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

MSN

We've got to figure out a way to stop the whole world being beholden to the Abrahamic religious madness of the Middle East because of oil. Maybe investment in alternatives will rise because of this round of nonsense.

 

[Old Rocks]

All sources should be attempted but the technology just is not there yet. I recall as a kid.when I used my first solar powered calculator, I was amazed, no battery! I would love nothing more than such a perfect, means to charge a car. So many years later and we just are not there yet. Science always seems to figure it out though.

For many places that do not have a grid, solar and wind are viable right now for micro grids. Happening right now in Nigeria.

"Nigeria is Africa’s second-largest solar market, with rapid growth in residential, commercial, and industrial solar installations, supported by government initiatives and a diverse solar industry.

Market​

Nigeria installed approximately 803 MW of solar capacity in 2025, marking a 141% year-on-year growth and positioning it behind only South Africa in Africa’s solar market. The expansion is driven by high energy prices, distributed solar systems, and government programs like the DARES initiative and the Solar Power Naija program, which provide subsidies and financing options for households and businesses. Nigeria also plans large-scale hybrid solar-plus-storage projects to enhance grid stability.
BusinessDay News+2

Government​

The Nigerian government is actively promoting solar adoption:

• Distribution of 4 million ECOCA solar electric cookstoves nationwide to reduce reliance on traditional fuels.
  
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• Investment in solar mini-grids for government facilities, with N469 million spent in 2025 and N2.2 billion budgeted for 2026.
  
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• Support for renewable energy insurance products to protect SMEs investing in solar systems.
  
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Solar​

Nigeria’s solar industry is diverse, with companies serving different market segments:
Residential and Off-Grid Solutions

• SunKing (d.light): Pay-as-you-go solar home systems for rural households.
  
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• Solynta Energy: Urban residential solar, aiming to replace petrol generators with 2,000+ MW deployed across 26 states.
  
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• Lumos Nigeria: Affordable prepaid solar kits for homes.
  
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  Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Solutions
• Daystar Power: Hybrid solar systems for factories, offices, and hotels, reducing diesel dependency.
  
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• Arnergy: Battery-backed solar solutions for businesses and schools, with modular, expandable systems.
  
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• Starsight Energy: Full Energy-as-a-Service solutions for mid-to-large enterprises, including battery storage.
  
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  Utility-Scale and EPC Developers
• EM-ONE Energy Solutions: Designs and builds large-scale solar projects with smart-grid and battery storage integration.
  
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• Rubitec Solar: Off-grid and hybrid systems for communities, telecom, and healthcare facilities.
  
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• Auxano Solar: Local PV module assembly and EPC services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
  
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Solar​

Solar systems in Nigeria typically include:

1. Solar panels (monocrystalline for high efficiency 20–22%, polycrystalline for budget-friendly options 16–18%)
2. Inverters to convert DC to AC electricity
3. Batteries (lithium-ion preferred for longevity and low maintenance)
4. Charge controllers to manage battery charging
5. Mounting and wiring for safe and efficient installation
   
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• Residential systems: ₦2,000,000 – ₦5,000,000
• Commercial systems: ₦10,000,000 – ₦50,000,000
• Labor and installation fees can range from ₦100,000 to ₦350,000, depending on complexity and location.
  
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Benefits​

• Reliable energy: 6–9 hours of daily sunlight
• Cost savings: Eliminates fuel expenses and reduces monthly electricity bills
• Environmental impact: Reduces CO₂ emissions and air pollution
• Low maintenance: Panels require periodic cleaning, no fuel or oil changes
  
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Challenges​

• High upfront costs: Mitigated by installment plans, pay-as-you-go models, and government subsidies
• Maintenance issues: Dust, heat, and humidity can reduce efficiency; high-quality panels and routine cleaning are recommended
• Awareness: Education and professional energy audits help users select the right system
  
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Conclusion​

Nigeria’s solar sector is rapidly expanding, offering solutions for households, businesses, and large-scale projects. With abundant sunlight, supportive government policies, and a growing network of reliable solar companies, solar energy is a viable, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to diesel generators and unreliable grid power. Whether for residential, commercial, or industrial use, Nigerians can now access tailored solar solutions with flexible financing and professional support.

BusinessDay News
Nigeria ranks as Africa’s second-largest solar market in 2025 – Report
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All sources should be attempted but the technology just is not there yet. I recall as a kid.when I used my first solar powered calculator, I was amazed, no battery! I would love nothing more than such a perfect, means to charge a car. So many years later and we just are not there yet. Science always seems to figure it out though.

We are very close to increasing the efficiency of solar panels by 50% to 100%. We are developing much cheaper battery storage that is capable of delivering power for days. In a world that expects instant gratification, 5 years seem like an eternity to some that have not outgrown their 5 year old expectations. Yes, solar will be the major new energy for quite a few years. Nuclear fusion is looking more and more doable, but it will take a long time to build the plants, and they will be expensive, and not scalable,

 

[Captain Caveman]

Hey dumb ****, hydro has to have certain geomorphology to work. Failure to take that into account results in major catastrophes. And those conditions are not that common.

Teton Dam Failure

Teton Dam Failure Image: www.flickr.com/photos/byui_library/4380341098/in/album-72157623364635347

www.geowyo.com

Hey dumb ****, have you thought of becoming a detective, that's why hydro is scarce and shit too. Just like turbines and solar, takes up huge areas of the environment for little benefit.

 

[Old Rocks]

Hey dumb ****, have you thought of becoming a detective, that's why hydro is scarce and shit too. Just like turbines and solar, takes up huge areas of the environment for little benefit.

Now that is one silly statement. Hydro provides huge amount of electricity for the Pacific Northwest;

29 gigawatts
The electricity produced from dams on the Columbia River is significant, with hydroelectric power plants in the Columbia River Basin accounting for 29 gigawatts (GW) of hydroelectric generating capacity, contributing to 44% of the total hydroelectric generation in the United States. In 2020, the Federal Columbia River Power System generated an average of 7,482 megawatts of electricity, with the potential to reach up to 22,442 megawatts when at full capacity. This makes the Columbia River a crucial source of renewable energy for the Pacific Northwest.

Bonneville Power Administration+1

 

[Captain Caveman]

Now that is one silly statement. Hydro provides huge amount of electricity for the Pacific Northwest;

29 gigawatts
The electricity produced from dams on the Columbia River is significant, with hydroelectric power plants in the Columbia River Basin accounting for 29 gigawatts (GW) of hydroelectric generating capacity, contributing to 44% of the total hydroelectric generation in the United States. In 2020, the Federal Columbia River Power System generated an average of 7,482 megawatts of electricity, with the potential to reach up to 22,442 megawatts when at full capacity. This makes the Columbia River a crucial source of renewable energy for the Pacific Northwest.
Bonneville Power Administration+1

UK 1.5% to 2%

USA 6%

what a thicko

 

[Old Rocks]

UK 1.5% to 2%

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USA 6%


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what a thicko

Well dumb ass, I said posted that hydro produce a tremendous amount of electricity use in the Pacific Northwest.

Pacific Northwest energy resources

Pacific Northwest Hydropower for the 21st Century Power Grid | Northwest Power and Conservation Council

www.nwcouncil.org