Wind and solar have their place, but they are intermittent sources — the sun doesn’t always shine, and the wind doesn’t always blow. Third, the idea that offshore wind projects like Revolution Wind are some sort of cure-all ignores their very real detriments:Skyrocketing costs – Offshore wind is among the most expensive forms of electricity. Taxpayer handouts – Billions of federal and state tax dollars are funneled into wind power projects that cannot stand on their own. Battery hazards – To “store” unreliable wind power, enormous lithium battery banks are needed. These aren’t minor issues — they’re why many investors and European countries that went all-in on offshore wind are now facing financial losses and energy instability.