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> renewables allow for local and hyper-local electricity generation. With any system, there will be transmission loss Not only that, but democratizing energy p
by goodpoint 5y ago
> renewables allow for local and hyper-local electricity generation. With any system, there will be transmission loss
Not only that, but democratizing energy production creates resilient communities. This is a necessity in a world facing climate change, increasing inequality and social unrest.
On the other hand, centralizing production creates centralization of political power and systemic risk. Nuclear fission and fusion are the worst offenders in this.