When it comes to green energy for residential purposes, solar comes out on top every time. While wind is an excellent option for larger areas with high winds, such as along coastlines, wind struggles when it comes to residential neighborhoods.
Turbines are highly sensitive and require very specific conditions in order to function efficiently, whereas solar is much more versatile.
Let the Sun in South-facing Windows
The sun is low in the sky in the winter which allows it to stream in through your windows. In the northern hemisphere, south-facing windows and to a lesser extent east and west-facing windows can gradually heat your home with free solar energy.
There is a lot you can do to take greater advantage of passive solar energy by letting the sun stream in your southern windows.
