Nuclear power and the French energy transition: It’s the economics, stupid!

[kristopher]

10. Unfortunately it is.

Now what is your prescription for getting rid of it?

In 2011 renewable accounted for 20% of electricity consumption in Germany, and in 2012 renewables provided for 26% of consumption. With a further increase of 14% over the next 8 years left to overcome, they are easily on track to achieve their goal of 40% by 2020.

The increase in variable resource production resulted in precisely what we'd expect - a reduction in use of quick cycling generation that was being run for baseload, which was down 14% in 2012.

As the amount of variable generation increases, so too will the economic impact on existing fossil fuel plants, and, consequently, their attractiveness for use.

If you have a better plan I have not heard you express it. Carping isn't action.