Opinion: Renewables aren’t ready for prime time. The LCOE illusion and the realities of energy demand.

December 28, 2024

Wind and solar fanboys love citing Lazard’s LCOE charts to claim renewables are cheaper than fossil fuels. But ask them to explain those charts, and the conversation ends fast. Even as an energy expert, I can’t do it—Lazard leaves out too much to make a fair comparison.

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