Here is projected world energy use. You can argue that fossil-fuels would be higher without renewables, but you cannot argue that renewables will make fossil-fuels go down. So where is the emission reduction. And could not a better result be achieved by degrowth? The only downturn in liquids and natural gas is from recession.
What about this solar array? How much fossil-fuel to support it?
What about this solar array? How much fossil-fuel to support it?
Would it not be better to have fewer suburban homes than an array like this to supply them?