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Solar and wind pitched as answer to Strait of Hormuz risk
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
Remarks attributed to a figure named Owen argue that solar and wind energy avoid the geopolitical chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz because they can be produced domestically. The comment stresses that reliable, cost-efficient electricity sometimes has to be built "in your backyard," framing renewable generation as an energy security choice amid concerns over oil transit routes.
Why now: Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz keep energy security in the news, prompting debate over domestic renewables as an alternative.
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- “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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