ERD50
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Honestly, it is very disappointing that even in Hawaii renewable energy has such a hard time. But I think it is instructive for everybody in the mainland, before you all get excited about new green energy source. Ask yourself the question, if it didn't work in a Hawaii with electricity costs 2-4 times more than other state, twice as much sunlight, and wind locations as good as most anywhere, than what chance does it have to be competitive anyplace else?
Excellent observation (though it is not what many people want to hear).
I say much the same thing about Electric Vehicles, comparing the mainland US with Europe. If EVs have not taken off in Europe, with their high fuel prices and generally smaller cars and shorter commutes, then why would anyone expect any significant % EV in the US?
-ERD50