We always seem to be hearing claims of “cheap and clean” offshore wind from Government, lobbyists and commentators. In effect, the nation is being gaslighted into believing that offshore wind is cheap. The reality is that claims of cheap offshore wind are just a big lie to keep the whole Net Zero edifice intact. It […]
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Political Support for Net Zero is Cracking
It is certainly encouraging that the political wind has changed direction. It is also interesting that now it is socially acceptable for mainstream commentators to cast doubt on the Net Zero agenda. However, no action has yet been taken to dismantle Net Zero policies or legislation. So far, it is simply a softening of rhetoric […]
The Pillars Supporting Net Zero are Crumbling
It is clear that all of the pillars that support the Net Zero agenda are crumbling. Yes, we have seen some warming of global temperatures, but these are likely exaggerated. Yes, CO2 emissions do have an impact on global temperatures, but the actual impact is probably lower than estimated by the IPCC. These conclusions are supported […]
What a Wunch of Bankers
While the Nigel Farage banking scandal has no doubt been very painful for him, it has also opened a can of worms concerning the behaviour of banks towards their customers. There is plenty of evidence that we are already some way down the slippery slope to a social credit system. The fact that NatWest Group […]
I Predict a Riot
Personally, I can think of no greater threat to the country than being unable to feed half the population. This threat is at least as great as the threat of energy scarcity. Such matters of literal life and death cannot be solved by dialogue alone. Frankly, I would rather see a peaceful popular revolt than the […]
Why EROEI Matters
I find it very worrying that the “experts” don’t know what they don’t know about EROEI and its impact on society. National Grid ESO are recommending and planning for an energy scarce system with inherently low EROEI that is teetering on the edge of the energy cliff. This risks destruction of society as we know it. It […]
National Grid Fantasy Energy Scenarios
In essence, they are basing the Future Energy Scenarios around an energy scarce world with low EROEI and in many cases intermittent and sometimes unproven technologies. The mitigation for intermittency is both expensive and unproven. What could possibly go wrong? My own belief is that we should be basing our future grid largely around abundant nuclear […]
Just Stop It Dale Vince
Demolishing Dale’s Disinformation Eco-entrepreneur Dale Vince who owns and runs Ecotricity, has recently given interviews and participated in a Talk TV debate where besides being rude and belligerent, he made some demonstrably false statements about renewable energy, especially how cheap it is. Time for a closer look at Dale and his companies to see how […]
How to Make Nuclear Power Cheaper
My conclusion is that the cost of capital of nuclear can be reduced to the level used in the Government’s 2020 cost of energy report for offshore wind. Further improvements could be made by using the RAB model. Recent increases in interest rates will hit all forms of energy production and maybe nuclear power more […]