Which Renewable Energy Source Is Most Reliable?
Right away, you may think “solar,” but it depends on where you are. Some areas of the world don’t get enough direct sunshine to make solar energy a reliable source, while others have sunshine many, many days of the year and can easily take advantage of it, storing very little in batteries.
In windy areas, wind generators can supply electricity which is then stored in batteries and is ready for use fairly dependably. There are problems with wind generators killing birds as well as being expensive to install and maintain, but large wind farms in the right areas are (more…)