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Wind Vs Solar Energy: Is One Better Than the Other?

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Wind Vs Solar Energy: Is One Better Than the Other?


That was a long time back. The interest in power has expanded essentially from that point forward. However, the inventory is still to a great extent subject to petroleum derivatives that are restricted, unpredictable, and harmful to the climate.


Wind Power and Solar Energy

Wind power or wind energy describes the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power. Wind power or wind energy is mostly the use of wind turbines to generate electricity. Wind power is a popular, sustainable, renewable energy source that has a much smaller impact on the environment than burning fossil fuels.


Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available, and the U.S. has some of the richest solar resources in the world. The sun provides more than enough energy to meet the whole world's energy needs, and unlike fossil fuels, it won't run out anytime soon. As a renewable energy source, the only limitation of solar power is our ability to turn it into electricity in an efficient and cost-effective way.


Difference between Solar Energy and Wind Energy


Wind Energy Solar Energy

Have to be Installed in Large open areas Can be Installed over the ground, roof, or water bodies Not suitable for urban areas Can be installed in urban or rural areas

Has over 50% efficiency rate It has an average efficiency rate of 20%

Will produce energy during the day, Will produce energy only when the sun is shining

night, or cloudy weather

Turbines produce noise while working No noise is produced during energy production

Annual maintenance is required on the gearbox The plant will hardly require maintenance

Installation cost is very high Considerably cheaper than wind turbines  



The Similarities - The first important similarity between wind energy and solar energy is that both of them are renewable. Solar energy is the most abundant energy resource that humans can make use of. Another similarity is that both wind energy and solar energy cause almost no pollution to the environment. Compared to the environmental effects of traditional energy sources, the environmental effects of solar energy and wind energy are relatively minor.


Conclusion – Solar energy is unquestionably more available than wind power. It permits private and business customers to create their electricity. Wind energy, then again, is more productive. In any case, because of its space necessity, it neglects to be a plausible asset for some buyers.


About Us-


KSolare Energy was established in 2012 and is located in Pune. The promoter of the company has wide experience of over 25 years in the field of renewable energy particularly in power electronics had worked in multinational companies in US, Spain, Germany & Portugal. The company products line-up covers Grid Tie & Hybrid Inverters in collaboration with big International companies. As one of the largest Hybrid Solar Inverter manufacturers in India, KSolare has an advanced automatic testing setup with certification. KSolare executed 805+ MW with a total installation of over 175,000+ Inverters in PAN India with efficient aftersales service support with the lowest failure rate and 100% Customer satisfaction because of after-sale service & quality.


Contact Us-


KSolare Technology Park, Sr.No. 62, Hissa No. 03,

Pune – Satara Rd, opp. to Poonam Petrol Pump,

Mangdewadi, Katraj, Pune, Maharashtra 411046

Contact No - Sales: 7888009282/83/84/85

Service: 8530111222 / 7030955501

Email: [email protected] , [email protected]

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