[tzs]

> Solar panels provide 2-3x the output, none of the physical dangers, and are quieter than an ants whisper.

...and stop at night. In many places wind peaks at night, which compliments solar nicely. This could be especially useful in a future where the majority of cars are EVs that charge at night.

[gabereiser]

This is where battery and storage comes into play. We aren’t limited to harnessing power the moment we need it, we can store it for later.

[tzs]

Yes, but if you have two intermittent sources (such as solar and wind) instead of just one you don't need as much storage for a given level of reliability, and you aren't cycling your batteries as frequently so they will last longer.

In parts of Texas they have enough wind at night that consumers get free electricity at night, which is great for EV charging.