The idiocy continues. I really despair at this country's low level of basic intelligence and common sense!

Another one is in the pipeliine, north of Coventry: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36pr6kew5xo

Another one. Kenilworth this time. 40 years is stretching the definition of temoprary somewhat: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cye013w5r73o

It won't make money if the subsidies are removed. People are (at last) waking up to this renewal nonsense. Tidal power is possibly viable, but that requires 'real' investment and not fly-by-nights.

Even more on the way: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/plans-for-another-solar-farm-in-south-warwickshire-45825/

Interestingly, I was reading earlier today about how many 'renewables' companies are trying to exit the market. Apparently, wind farms are rather expensive to install and run, whilst solar farms require more maintenance than originally thought and have a shorter life span than expected. - Oh dear, how sad, never mind!

Another one for Stratford District: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-66404875

Sadly, the stupidity continues. Because of the green lobby, we are being fleeced.

Another solar farm for Stratford: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/another-solar-farm-given-the-green-light-in-stratford-district/

Speaking of solar power, a friend informed me that if we stay in the EU, they will make it compulsory for homes to have solar panels. So another good reason we are leaving the EU.

Even though they've been cut, subsidies can still be a nice earner.

Why?

We know they're no good, who's making money out of this?

Looks like we'll be getting more of them: http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/solar-farm-plans-set-for-sites-in-rugby-1-7790738

I think the objectors have a valid point.

There are several solar farms in the Stratford area now, but it looks like this one's been knocked on the head (at least until the appeal): http://www.stratford-herald.com/54600-council-switched-off-to-solar-farm-plan.html

I did once read of an idea to create lots of mini nuclear power-units that would serve individual streets or even individual houses. It was an interesting idea and the amounts of nuclear fuel were minimal so a nasty like Chernobyl was never going to happen. I have no idea what became of the idea though.

Again, for predictable renewable energy, I'd go for strategically placed tidal wave capture devices around the UK. They fill up as the tide comes in and generate power as the tide goes out. The great bit is that tides are predictable and if we were smart they'd provide most (if not all) of our energy. Sadly, it would require investment. And that investment would be fighting the established players who already have the government in their pocket.

I've also seen a sun powered thermal device in Spain that creates quite a lot of power, but I doubt we get enough sun in this country.