Dear Aung Ze Ya, there is no universal best. Each of the 2 energy forms have their own sets of reasons batting for and against them. With each passing day, both of these energy sourced are inching closer towards being ‘THE ENERGY SOURCES’, and not just alternative energy sources. For wind turbines, while power generation is possible throughout the 24h of a day, there is a much greater uncertainty associated with the prediction of wind patterns. Solar energy systems (PV and Solar thermal), on the other hand produce energy only during daytime, but they do this with a much higher level of reliability.

It is crucial to note that, we will be needing a judicious mix of all types of renewable energies in order to ensure that temporal and spatial smoothing of uncertainties typically associated with these technologies is possible. Some ways to ensure this are:

In summary, no one technology alone is the Panacea to realisation of clean power generation. We need all of them, with the support of auxiliary systems and techniques, of which 1 & 2 are examples to ensure smooth transition.

Dear Aung Ze Ya, there is no universal best. Each of the 2 energy forms have their own sets of reasons batting for and against them. With each passing day, both of these energy sourced are inching closer towards being ‘THE ENERGY SOURCES’, and not just alternative energy sources. For wind turbines, while power generation is possible throughout the 24h of a day, there is a much greater uncertainty associated with the prediction of wind patterns. Solar energy systems (PV and Solar thermal), on the other hand produce energy only during daytime, but they do this with a much higher level of reliability.

It is crucial to note that, we will be needing a judicious mix of all types of renewable energies in order to ensure that temporal and spatial smoothing of uncertainties typically associated with these technologies is possible. Some ways to ensure this are:

In summary, no one technology alone is the Panacea to realisation of clean power generation. We need all of them, with the support of auxiliary systems and techniques, of which 1 & 2 are examples to ensure smooth transition.

Hello Dr. Beemnet,

I do deeply appreciate for your excellent answer.

Yes, of course, we can't neglect both of these due to Emission less generations.

Solar and Wind power generation systems are essential for our Sustainable Future.

Very sincerely

Solar PV and Wind are essential power generation systems of Smart Grid and future world.

If the location enriches both potentials, the PV-Wind Hybrid system could be deployed.

Some times both may become unreliable

Of course, Dr.Ahmad,

Both have intermittent features.

I think the PV- Solar one, but what about the total cost for producing power in both caes?

Regards,

Emad

Yes, of course, Dr. Emad.

PV is preferred if the project site at the enormous potential.

PV takes the significant space for many modules.

Its production cost is slightly cheaper.

Regards

Both forms are renewable energy sources. Both have their relative advantages and disadvantages. But as per my opinion solar power generation has slight upper hand then the wind power.

Hello Mahesh,

Many Thanks for your opinion on prefer of PV.

Regards

Together are a power. A station that has the 3 power generation systems is better than the station with 2. So we compare the sation and not the energies. In my opinion.

Yes, Dr Abderrahmane, we could deploy Green Energy as possible as we can.

Thanks a lot!

Solar power is more reliable power generation energy sources as compared to wind power. Solar power depends on availability of solar radiations whereas wind power depends on availability of wind speed. Both power sources have their own significances.

Dear Dr. Ravinder Kumar,

Many Thanks to see your good answer.

Sincerely

Myanmar blessed with Solar PV potential for the whole country.

However, we can't have Wind power potential like PV.

So, for Off-Grid Rural Electrification, SHS (Solar Home System) is prefer option than Micro-Wind turbines.

We can deploy SHS with very cheap costs and everywhere in Myanmar.

However, we can't deploy Wind like PV.

In Myanmar, we can deploy PV from a few wattage to Mega scale farms.

In my opinion, Wind is site dependent deployment and it's not too much economical for small scales.

Dear Aung Ze Ya , if comparison is a must, the two are compared in the following manner.

Utilities and large scale operations prefer heavily utilize wind energy while homeowners prefer solar energy.The primary benefit of wind over solar power for your home is that wind turbines aren’t dependent on sunlight. This means that they have the ability to generate power 24 hours a day, whereas solar panels only generate power during sunlight hours. Wind come with a significant caveat, however: in order to be effective, wind turbines need to be situated high above any obstacles that would block the wind.

A typical wind turbine for residential use is about 80 feet tall, and it needs to be in the path of some serious wind to produce power efficiently. Most installers recommend sites with average wind speeds of at least 12 miles per hour. If you live in a rural, windy area with lots of open space and few obstructions blocking the wind’s path, then installing wind turbines at your property can be a great option for renewable energy production. If you’re looking for a supplementary power source, rather than a primary one, you can also find smaller wind turbines at a relatively low cost that will provide an extra ‘boost’ of electricity.

Solar is more meaningful investment for house owners than wind.

Solar panels can be installed on almost any roof, as well as on the ground, and still produce enough power to meet the majority of your electricity needs when compared with wind based systems. In the EnergySage Solar Marketplace, the average solar shopper met 92.5 percent of their annual electricity needs with solar in 2017.

Wind turbines also have moving parts, which can result in more wear-and-tear and higher maintenance requirements. Unless you choose ground-mounted solar panels with a tracking system (a technology generally reserved for utility solar installations), your solar PV system will be stationary and require limited maintenance.

All things considered, solar isn’t as popular as wind on the utility scale, but is generally a more practical renewable option for residential energy production. After fielding many inquiries about the benefits of solar vs. wind energy for homes, the utility actually installed both technologies at their corporate headquarters in Spokane, Washington to provide a definitive answer to their customers. Their result: Over the course of 14 months, the solar panels produced about five times as much electricity as the wind turbine.

Compare All Your Options Before Making a Decision

Whatever renewable energy option you’re considering, it’s always a good idea to compare multiple offers before making a final decision. Solar can save you thousands on your electricity bills. Want to see for yourself? Check out EnergySage’s Solar Calculator to get an instant estimate of how much solar could save you. Once ready, compare quotes from solar installers on the EnergySage Solar Marketplace to find the best deal. Solar shoppers in the Marketplace generally save up to 25 percent off the costs of installing a solar panel system simply by shopping around first. There’s no better way to go solar.

Hello Dr. Beemnet,

It's great pleasure for your excellent answers.

Thanks a lot!

Very sincerely

Dear Aung Ze Ya

please see the attachements files

Regards

Anyway, personally, I prefer a solar panels especially in my beloved country Iraq.

Regards,

Emad

If we say in term of reliable of an system energy we should compare what we earn against system targeting. Booth system are priced. However the availability of energy source (wind or solar) is the ultimate in the case of comparison.

Hello Dr Omar Hazem,

Thanks a lot!!!

Dear Dr Ahmad,

Many Thanks for your opinion.

Regards

Dear Dr Ali,

Yes, your answer is appropriate.

We need to consider how much the potential there is?

Sincerely

Solar PV for power generation is the most efficient and reliable in area where there is sunshine all year round... Which would be recommended for area at the equitor and tropical countries.... Wind generation itself is sun dependent... The variation of sun intensity from place to place lead to motion or migration of air (wind).. It is more observable in the coastal region due to sea breeze..... People living in coastal region may engage in wind power generation which is a little bit reliable... Either in coastal or interlock counties when the sun is up there the power is generated with aid of Solar PV which may not the same as wind... Meaning area where the air is stagnant wind power generation is not reliable and efficient if even when there is present of sun....The issue of using solar thermal to generate power is the storage system to maintain the temperature of the heated medium during the period where the sun has set..... To design a storage tank with very low thermal conductivity would be the major issue... Also the kind of medium of the solar collector to tap and absorb enough photon of energy from the sun to power the turbine or the power generator would be another critical issue... For solar PV, its convert solar energy directly into electrical energy which can be store using a solar battery... In which the store energy can be discharged when the sun has set. Unlike solar thermal storage, there is no lost of energy when the solar battery is not in use.. Solar battery are more efficient than solar thermal storage. The latter does not drainage easily if even when it not in use... Solar PV is most reliable renewable source of energy in power generation for mankind....

Solar PV power generation would over shadow wind power generation completely at point when the harvesting of the sun potential is at its peak.... Sun has the full capacity and potential to generate the power needed by the world at large without any deficiency.... Solar PV does not have any moving part. Indicating that it can not break down..... Wind turbine or wind power generation has moving part, it can break down unknowingly which implies that it is not reliable.. The problem that may be encounter at present with solar PV is capital cost which can be covered up with its low maintenance and runnig costs.... It has 25 years life span.. Solar PV can solve the problem of power shortage in the world if fully develop and utilize...

Hello Kifilideen,

Thanks a lot for your effective comment.

Have a Nice Day!

Regards

It is an open question, in my point of view, the answer strongly depends on the geography of the area that we would like to invest either solar or wind energy.

Of course, Waleed tareq, thanks a lot for your good answer.

Have a Nice Day!

Sincerely