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Economic Sense of Wind and Solar

July 28, 2025

How in the world do you make "Economic Sense of Wind and Solar"? Is the question for the day? We have been told for years that wind and solar energy are cheaper and should replace all traditional power sources. Even Elon has been recently saying that all power comes from the Sun.


You won't want to miss this podcast featuring Irina Slav, David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley as we explore the global market for wind and solar.


There were some critical points that came out of today’s broadcast. One of those was the segment on President Trump discussing wind farms, which he claimed only last 8 years rather than the 25 to 30 years people advertise, and his views on wind farms in front of world leaders.


Highlights of the Podcast



00:01 - Opening Commentary and Global Conditions

02:00 - Trump’s Critique of Wind Power & European Response

07:00 - Subsidies: The Foundation of Wind and Solar

10:13 - The Problem with Repeating Truths About Energy

11:25 - Subsidy Withdrawal and Its Economic Impact

16:20 - Wind Farm Lifespan Myth

18:09 - China's Strategic Energy Role & Kill Switch Fears

20:21 - European Policy Blindness & IMF Bailout Fears

24:26 - Trade Agreements, Emissions Barriers, and Sovereignty

29:15 - California as a Regulatory Backdoor

32:45 - Joint EU-China press statement on climate

34:42 - ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

37:53 - Zeldin, Trump, Prepare Assault on EPA Endangerment Finding

41:00 - Energy Absurdity: Buttigieg’s EV Charger Folly Collides With Reality

44:49 - End bets on energy transition profits to match oil and gas by 2035

47:47 - Qatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law, letter shows

53:06 - US Green Project Cancelations Hit $22 billion in First Half

54:53 - As the EU and U.S. Reach Historic Agreement, Oil Prices Climb

58:28 - Wind Turbine Lifespan: A U.S.-Only Problem?

01:00:18 - Closing Remarks