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 […]
Category Archives: UK Energy Policy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Net Zero Plans Falling Apart on Contact With Reality
Net Zero plans are falling apart on contact with reality. https://davidturver.substack.com/p/uk-net-zero-plans-falling-apart
Nuclear Power Everywhere All at Once
That leaves nuclear power. Zero-emissions, extremely high EROEI, low mineral use and extremely low deaths per TWh generated. Nuclear power plants deliver reliable power for many decades. Moreover, five-eyes allies Australia and Canada have large Uranium resources, so access to fuel should be assured, enhancing energy security. Nuclear power should be the backbone of our […]
Irrational Energy Policy
A review of the irrational energy policies being pursued by National Grid ESO and the Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Never in the field of energy policy has so much damage been inflicted on so many by so few. https://davidturver.substack.com/p/irrational-energy-policy-fes-desnz-reviewed
Sustainable Energy Without Hot Air
A review of the rational energy policy put forward by Professor Sir David MacKay in 2008, and the lessons for today. https://davidturver.substack.com/p/rational-energy-policy-sewtha-revisited