The Fallacy of Levelized Cost and the Politics of Demand
The article discusses the impact of geopolitical conflicts on energy prices and the subsequent economic consequences for Western nations. It highlights the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources while managing national security and economic stability. The author argues that the current energy transition is unprecedented and poses significant risks to consumers and governments alike.
- ▪Since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, production in Germany's energy-intensive sectors has fallen by over 15 percent.
- ▪Western governments are facing unsustainable debt burdens, limiting their ability to subsidize high energy costs.
- ▪The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is being viewed as a matter of national security rather than purely environmental concerns.
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| Original publisher | Hacker News (Newest) |
| Canonical URL | https://systemsthinkingcollection.substack.com/p/sustainable-energy |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 09:12:35 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T09:35:01.414Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-20T09:35:01.414Z |
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WorldSustainable EnergyOn the Fallacy of Levelized Cost and the Politics of DemandMay 20, 20261ShareDrax Power Station from Barmby Barrage by Neil TheasbyI. The End of Cheap EnergyThe situation since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the 2026 conflict in Iran has made it clear that Western nations have exhausted their tolerance for high energy prices.Data indicates that production in Germany’s most energy-intensive sectors—namely chemicals, metals, and glass—has fallen by over 15 percent since the onset of the Ukraine war.
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