>But if something cheaper exists today, and nobody invests in the expensive thing
I think you are talking past me. The green bodies have constantly touted how we already reached the inflection point where renewables are cheaper than coal, nuclear, etc. The quiet part that isn't spoken aloud is that these renewables were only economically positive with substantial subsidies and credits. You can't have an honest conversation when the water is mudied to such an extent.
why does that matter anymore? they are cheaper now without incentives, so whether they were subsidized in the past doesnt really matter right?