Renewable sector facing a ‘crisis’

Countries pioneering renewable energy are facing a ‘crisis in energy production’, according to environmentalist Michael Shellenberger. Mr Shellenberger said the most overt example is Germany, where despite renewable energy providing more electricity than coal or nuclear in the European nation, the sector is rapidly losing jobs and facing local opposition. The pro-nuclear author said countries with a high concentration of renewables, like Germany, are struggling with the cost of energy because wind turbines and solar panels are not able to power modern economies. Mr Shellenberger told Sky News “if you want environmental quality, you need an efficient grid,” which is something renewables cannot provide.

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