| The decision as to whether to use solar panels or | | | | generate back to the power company in the day time |
| wing turbines depends greatly on where you live and | | | | without hassle. |
| the climatic condition of the place. However, in this | | | | #2 |
| article, I will discuss mainly on the benefits and | | | | Its effective functioning will depend on the weather |
| shortcomings of solar panels and wind turbines. | | | | and the climatic conditions. In other words, residential |
| The benefits of Solar panel among others are as | | | | solar energy will function very well in Phoenix than it will |
| stated below: | | | | do in Seattle. |
| #1 | | | | Wind turbine benefits: |
| They are easily increased in the long run without much | | | | #1 |
| cost. In other words, you can add to the number you | | | | Its maintenance is minimal and cheap once it is installed. |
| have depending on your purchasing power and time. | | | | You can assembly a very good wind turbine for a |
| Don't feel that you must install the entire system into | | | | very low cost. However, if you can build it yourself, |
| your residence all at once, rather, you may chose to | | | | you will not only build it very cheap but also doesn't |
| be doing it bit by bit till you have a complete installation. | | | | need to purchase it commercially. |
| No matter the one you set up, you will be required to | | | | #2 |
| buy less electricity from the utility company. | | | | It generates electricity 24/7, whenever the wind blows. |
| #2 | | | | Wind turbine is also with its own shortcomings. The |
| It is easy to build and less expensive compared to the | | | | cons of it are: |
| commercial solar power systems. You can build a | | | | #1 |
| photo voltaic panel quickly for a very meager amount. | | | | It causes bird hazard if it is installed on top of the roof. |
| #3 | | | | Birds always fly into the blades and are killed or get |
| It is completely silence. The generator doesn't make | | | | injured. |
| noise and it doesn't pollute the environment. | | | | #2 |
| As good and important as this new development is, it | | | | Compared to the residential photo voltaic that is |
| has its shortcomings also. Among its disadvantages | | | | completely silence, wind turbine generators are noisy |
| are: | | | | and can pollute the environment. |
| #1 | | | | Finally, there is none you choose between the two |
| The photo voltaic panel does not operate at night | | | | types that you will not enjoy the benefits. You will have |
| although you may still be connected to the electrical | | | | lower or no electricity bills and there will be less carbon |
| grid. This means that you will still be able to purchase | | | | dioxide emitted to the atmosphere which will save the |
| energy at night and sell the electrical power you | | | | environment from pollution. |