Video: Prager U on whether we can rely on wind and solar energy

You often hear people say that “green” energy sources (also called renewables), such as solar and wind, are the answer to our energy needs. But are they?

That question is addressed in the video that follows. Alex Epstein of the Center for Industrial Progress analyzes the true costs and benefits of wind and solar. He also examines Germany’s painful, ongoing experience with renewables. His conclusions will astonish you and help you see the energy debate in a whole new light.