The wind and solar power myth has finally been exposed

Are wind and solar energy a myth?

However, wind and solar energy are intermittent sources that currently need back up power from reliable energy sources like coal, nuclear, and natural gas to keep the lights on, keep our homes heated, and keep our factories running. The truth is, the physics of wind and solar energy render 100 percent renewable energy nothing more than a myth.

What are the most common myths about solar energy?

We’ve fact-checked the seven most common myths. Myth 1: Solar energy is expensive. This could not be further from the truth. The average over the last 10 years – by around 85%. It is now . The for the PV system in a detached house is normally around . Myth 2: A photovoltaic system only produces power on sunny days.

Can wind and solar power achieve 'net zero' emissions?

Many governments in the Western world have committed to “net zero” emissions of carbon in the near future. The US and UK both say they will deliver by 2050. It's widely believed that wind and solar power can achieve this. This belief has led the US and British governments, among others, to promote and heavily subsidise wind and solar.

Are wind and solar pointless?

Wind and solar are, in fact, completely pointless. Bryan Leyland MSc, DistFEngNZ, FIMechE, FIEE (rtd) is a power systems engineer with more than 60 years experience on projects around the world The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful.

Are wind farms reliant on a pipe-dream?

These plans have a single, fatal flaw: they are reliant on the pipe-dream that there is some affordable way to store surplus electricity at scale. In the real world a wind farm’s output often drops below 10 per cent of its rated “capacity” for days at a time.

How will net-zero energy affect the world?

Under net-zero plans, all nations will need to generate many times more electricity than they now can, as the large majority of our energy use today is delivered by burning fossil fuels directly.