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Case made for homegrown solar and wind over Gulf oil chokepoints
Original: “Solar and wind do not go through the Strait of Hormuz. It can be produced right here,” Owen said. “So if you want to ha
Commentator Owen argues that solar and wind power offer an energy advantage oil cannot: they need not pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most sensitive oil shipping route, and can be produced locally. He says reliable, cost-efficient electricity will sometimes require generation "in your backyard," framing renewable buildout as an energy-security choice.
Why now: Renewable energy versus imported fossil fuel security is a live debate, especially around Gulf shipping chokepoints.
Evidence
- “Solar and wind do not go through the Strait of Hormuz. It can be produced right here,” Owen said. “So if you want to have reliable electricity that is somewhat cost efficient, you’ve got to be able to have this, and sometimes that’s going to be in your backyard.” https://www.… · rationaldoge@hachyderm.io · 18
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