Although I don't think wind or solar is ever going to be an effective replacement for coal and uranium power I am all for researching and investing in new sources for energy. One that I would love to see some serious research into is Thorium, it's three times more abundant than uranium, produces much less radioactive waste and reacts a much lower temperature virtually eliminating the risk of a melt-down. It can also be used in existing uranium-based plants.

It's not perfect, but even at this stage of the game it's a viable, reliable option.

Don't forget reliable.

Wind and Solar can not exist independent of gas, coal or nuclear power. The electrical grid needs replacement power for times the wind doesn't blow or when it's night time or overcast. You want it as a supplemental power source, that's fine but we need to be serious about finding a real replacement energy source.

I wish Tesla was still around, he was working on some remarkable ideas, imagine what he could come up with with today's technology.

remember that rare metal thing? Not to mention the replacement cost for current batteries.

Now, if they improve battery technology we may get somewhere with solar and wind. I doubt batteries will be a grid-based solution simply because of the massive amounts of power required, but on a local level? Sure.

Don't make me smite you.

Oh gods, if only that philosophy could be applied to government!