And of course, it makes sense to factor in backup energy as you can't actually deliver consistent energy with wind and solar alone.
So the true cost of wind and solar should obviously include the cost of running these backups AND it would then of course also mean some of those externalities.
Anything else is dishonest comparison IMO which the above article is guilty of.
That's how you need to discuss this in order to get to the true cost otherwise you are making decisions based on incorrect data.
Wind can't deliver enough energy it's relying on other types. So any discussion that includes wind or solar as a solution needs to include what backup are needed and what that cost.
And of course, it makes sense to factor in backup energy as you can't actually deliver consistent energy with wind and solar alone.
So the true cost of wind and solar should obviously include the cost of running these backups AND it would then of course also mean some of those externalities.
Anything else is dishonest comparison IMO which the above article is guilty of.