The world has been debating on renewable energy for years – the place it should have in our energy policy, the support it should gain, and the impact it actually has. Yet, many of the arguing points we hear today are based on old assumptions and facts. Some of these are the following:
Myth No. 1: Renewable Energy is Too Expensive
Renewable energy is more affordable than nuclear and coal power. An electrical unit from renewable energy costs about 89c/kWh, while an electricity unit from coal plants typically cost about 97c/kWh. Coal and nuclear power sources have huge hidden input …