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Originally Posted by Zee

I think the problems with those various technologies is that they require so much effort for so little return that they're the Plan C to fracking's Plan B. I think eventually those technologies will be relied upon but not until all the other options have been exhausted. At least with cars the changes have been set into motion and you do see hybrid cars out on the roads occasionally, I think cost is the only real issue with all energy forms really. What people use needs to be the cheapest and most efficient from a buying point of view, not one or the other and none of them are perfect. Relying on the weather for energy supplies can be risky.

You don't have to buy renewables though... once the initial outlay it's just maintenance.
There are green deals set up for those communities who wish to invest. I can't help but think for the future I would feel more comfortable going down this road than the fracking/ nuclear route, which is also grossly expensive and if any problems occur the results would be catastrophic.