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>Renewables can, in fact, meet our needs with already mature technology. No, they cannot. Industrial processes require far more power at all times than can b
by Accujack 5y ago
>Renewables can, in fact, meet our needs with already mature technology.
No, they cannot. Industrial processes require far more power at all times than can be delivered by renewables.
For example, aluminum refining.
- ncmncm 5y agoPractically all aluminum production, for many decades, has in fact been powered by renewables.
- Hypx_ 5y agoActually no. In China they use coal, and this is the predominant way we've been making aluminum in recent years.
- ncmncm 5y agoNonetheless, refining aluminum at industrial scale using renewable energy has been demonstrated successfully for many decades. That somebody uses coal does not negate the fact.