The true price of wind and solar electricity generation

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May 4, 2016
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Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon
Sara Hastings-Simon
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Barend Dronkers
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In this fact sheet we examine the historic trend of producing electricity using wind and solar. The goal is to give Albertans a better idea of the actual impact of greening the grid.

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Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon
Sara Hastings-Simon
Director
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Barend Dronkers
Former Advisor

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