Singapore for example, is a small dense industrialized island, and they dont have any good alternatives. You end up importing power over 2000km from the cheape

Singapore for example, is a small dense industrialized island, and they dont have any good alternatives. You end up importing power over 2000km from the cheapest solar resource in the world (~20% power loss panel-to-home), or maybe import green ammonia to burn in generators (same panels, installed in Australia, ~70% efficiency loss). Of course both alternatives are more expensive than cheap coal. And if you are are a grumpy old man, go ahead and vote to delay and defer and deceive.