Surveys show that wind turbines actually cause far fewer bird and animal deaths than other causes, such as cats and collisions with windows. Modern wind turbines may also implement measures to reduce their impact on birds.

Even if solar installations produce less energy during the night and on overcast days, they can still generate significant amounts of electricity overall. Energy storage systems can also be used to store surplus energy for use during cloudy periods.

Modern wind turbines are designed to minimize noise pollution and vibrations. Most wind turbines do not cause significant noise problems for local residents.

The price of solar panels has fallen considerably in recent years, which has made them more affordable. Depending on local conditions, installed solar capacity generates sufficient savings on energy costs and thus generates a return on investment in a relatively short time frame.