This is because the power output for solar panels is much more consistent and matches the usage profile much better.
Rimworld wind turbine vs solar panel.
A solar generator provides up to 1700w of power from sunlight.
This means that they have the ability to generate power 24 hours a day whereas solar panels only generate power during sunlight hours.
However a wind turbine has far higher ongoing maintenance costs than solar panels and typically only has a 5 year warranty.
In fact one wind turbine can generate the same amount of electricity per kwh as about 48 704 solar panels.
As for ice sheet this part is unconfirmed however i believe it to be true from my many ice sheet play throughs.
Wind is a more efficient power source than solar.
Wind turbines on average produce more power than solar panels however they do it sporadically where as solar does it on a regular cycle.
When i use either solar panels or wind turbines which is rare for me i prefer solar panels.
A wind turbine produces a variable amount of power up to 3450w based on the current wind speed for wind conditions see weather.
Compared to solar panels wind turbines release less co2 to the atmosphere consume less energy and produce more energy overall.
They also need lots of space so place solars in their exclusion zones.
Putting energy generation in context one wind turbine can generate the exact amount of electricity per hour as over 47 000 solar panels.
Solar generators may be protected by surrounding them with walls but they must stay unroofed to operate.
The primary benefit of wind over solar power for your home is that wind turbines aren t dependent on sunlight.
Solar makes a bit less but you can place them infront of and behind wind turbines.
The wind will be weak when you most need it but they re excellent when buffered by a large battery bank.
Geothermals make a lot of power but are very expensive need research and can only go on steam vents.
Both need batteries to ensure 24 7 power demands met.
It has much smaller space requirements than a wind turbine but provides no power at night or during an eclipse it can be placed in a wind turbine s exclusion zone with no effect on the turbine.
Wind turbines can also generate power all around the clock.
Wind turbines make a hell of a lot of power but unpredictably.
Geothermal must be placed on geysers but works at full strength 24 7 unless a solar flare hits.
Wind has higher max output but is almost always changing on the other hand it is immune to eclipses.
It works day and night compared to a solar generator which only works during the day.
