Climate Quote by Nigel Lawson
“Hopelessly uneconomic on any substantial scale, since it requires a conventional power back-up for when the wind stops blowing, forests of wind turbines are rightly regarded in most countries as an environmental monstrosity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public debate on renewable energy, UK, 2008
Wind turbines need backup power, making them costly and environmentally problematic at large scale.
In simple terms: Large wind farms need backup power, harming the environment.
Key Takeaway
Consider balanced energy solutions.
Themes
energy policy
environment
economics
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- national energy planning
- infrastructure investment
- environmental regulation
Key Concepts
renewable energy
grid reliability
environmental impact
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we develop storage to offset intermittency?
- Are there less invasive renewable options?
A Different Perspective
Backup systems add cost and complexity, limiting scalability.
