I never said they were idealistic about it. If it’s cheaper to flood out solar panels, but build coal, they will do. They are likely maxing out on renewable deployment, but still need more power.
It’s akin to a meat eater not going vegetarian, but persuading a dozen friends to cut back on meat, with got vegetarian food. If it’s a net gain, call it a win.
It’s not a great theory given that China has a shitton of coal plants and is building a ton more.
I never said they were idealistic about it. If it’s cheaper to flood out solar panels, but build coal, they will do. They are likely maxing out on renewable deployment, but still need more power.
It’s akin to a meat eater not going vegetarian, but persuading a dozen friends to cut back on meat, with got vegetarian food. If it’s a net gain, call it a win.