Electricity Cost Comparisons

Discussions focus on comparing levelized costs of electricity (LCOE) from renewables, coal, nuclear, and other sources, debating subsidies, hidden costs, backup needs, and ROI profitability.

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I_am_tiberius Jun 18, 2025 View on HN

I guess energy costs are an issue here.

known Sep 5, 2017 View on HN

No way https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost_of_electricity_by_source

dzhiurgis Aug 7, 2021 View on HN

You need to compare levelized cost of kwh tho

j-pb Jul 7, 2024 View on HN

You mean by becoming more expensive over time[0]?0: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost_of_electricity_by_source

antiquark Jun 26, 2023 View on HN

Now do the hidden cost of renewables....

jopsen Jan 21, 2025 View on HN

You could ask if ROI is higher than other energy sources / investments?

goodpoint Oct 6, 2022 View on HN

Not at all: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost_of_electricity_by_source#...

DaniFong Oct 17, 2009 View on HN

Cheaper than coal if you've already built the thing.It's a sunk cost, sure, but for policy going forward you can't ignore it.

chefkoch Oct 12, 2021 View on HN

Not reallyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost_of_electricity_by_source

sgjohnson Dec 29, 2025 View on HN

Most likely still worth it when comparing by unit of energy produced.