Are wind turbines better than solar panels?

Here's everything you need to know about the benefits of residential wind vs. solar power so that you can make your home energy decision with confidence. read more

For small scale applications, solar makes more sense, because wind turbines have to be huge (e.g. to access higher wind speeds that exist far above ground) in order to realize their full potential. By contrast, solar panels scale down with less penalty. read more

Wind is a more efficient power source than solar. Compared to solar panels, wind turbines release less CO2 to the atmosphere, consume less energy, and produce more energy overall. In fact, one wind turbine can generate the same amount of electricity per kWh as about 48,704 solar panels. read more

Wind vs. Solar: Comparing the Top Renewables for Residential. In the United States, wind power is significantly more popular than solar. Out of all the renewable energy produced in the U.S. in 2017, 21% came from wind, while just 7% came from solar power. read more