“Solar farm” = making the grid dependent on solar = about the dumbest thing ever unless it’s the intent to mess up something that works well.
Recently, I have been watching YouTube videos about micro hydro electric power generators. Not because I have a stream on my property. Although, there is a brook across the street that flows year round.
I think it is pretty cool the systems some of these guys have built. Many of which had very little experience in it prior to taking on the project.
Some are used to help power off grid houses/cabins. While some are used to supplement the power used at their on grid homes.
The other thing I find interesting is some of these vertical access wind turbines. Again, I have watched these videos on YouTube. There is a nerdy guy in MA that has a YT channel called undecided. He will show these new “green” technology items on his channel.
The wind turbine he showed was made in the UK. Where the North Atlantic tends to be windy all the time. These were made to be mounted on the leading edge of larger commercial buildings. Like a warehouse or skyscraper. Unlike a typical wind turbine these spin on a vertical access. So, the wind can come from any direction. They also self close in higher winds. So, unlike big turbines they still produce power in lower velocity and higher velocity winds.