I think you are in the minority in excluding hydro from renewable power sources
https://sciencing.com/facts-5778942-...resource-.html .
Are you suggesting Norway lives in the dark? As to your comment about ignoring climate for the moment, (seriously?) I think the problem is we have been ignoring the climate for far too long.
What's your definition of "scary" power sources? Mine includes coal fired power plants which contribute to global warming.
You can make your power project cheaper by ignoring the cost of climate change but eventually someone has to pay. The insurance industry recognizes this.
https://www.ft.com/content/92e19630-...3-48106866cd8a