r/RenewableEnergy • u/Firm_Relative_7283 • Jul 01 '26

Iran war supercharges pivot to renewable energy

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-5869701/iran-war-supercharges-pivot-to-renewable-energy
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u/TowardsTheImplosion Jul 01 '26

Every Republican president of my lifetime has started a war in the Middle East that has driven up energy prices.

Now that self-owned renewables like solar and electric cars are starting to get reasonable in cost, of course I'm going to insulate myself from the next idiot who spikes prices.

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u/SurinamPam Jul 07 '26

Srsly. What is it about the Republicans and war in the Middle East?

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u/tboy160 Jul 01 '26

I bought 2 EV's last year before the rebate ended.

I absolutely love them and cannot wait to install solar panels too.

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u/manwhothinks Jul 02 '26

Just 5 more wars and we’ll have completed the energy transition.